Basketball: Breakers to face Perth

The New Zealand Breakers will meet the defending champion Perth Wildcats in the first round of the Australian NBL playoffs.

Cairns' 80-64 win over Townsville has secured the Taipans third spot on the ladder and a best of three series against the Crocs who will have home court advantage.

The Breakers, who complete the regular season against the Tigers in Melbourne tonight, will host the Wildcats on Thursday before travelling to Perth for game two next Sunday.

A decider, if needed, will be in Auckland the following Wednesday.

- NEWSTALK ZB