The New Zealand Breakers claimed the inaugural Disney+ Ignite Cup championship, capping off a thrilling season. But here's where it gets controversial: Parker Jackson-Cartwright's 23 points in the second half were pivotal, yet the Adelaide 36ers' Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham also delivered impressive performances. The Breakers' victory was sealed with a 64-53 second-half performance, but the 36ers almost pulled off a comeback. Sam Mennenga's clutch foul shots in the final seconds secured the win for the Breakers, who now hold the prestigious Ignite Cup trophy and the $300,000 prize money. The game was a high-octane affair, with both teams trading blows and no love lost between the players. The Breakers' victory was a testament to their resilience and determination, and it sets the stage for an exciting future in the NBL. But this is the part most people miss: the 36ers' Nick Rakocevic and Cotton's free-throw shooting kept them in the game until the very end. The final score was New Zealand Breakers 111 (Jackson-Cartwright 29, Brockington 21, Mennenga 21) and Adelaide 36ers 107 (Cotton 34, Cheatham 21, Rakocevic 21). The Ignite Cup Final was a thrilling display of basketball, and the Breakers' victory will go down in NBL history. But the real question remains: who will be the next champions?
