2012–13 NBL season
The 2012–13 NBL season was the 35th season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of eight teams contested the league. The regular season was played between 5 October 2012 and 24 March 2013, followed by a post-season which involved the top four in April 2013. The schedule was announced on 4 June 2012. The New Zealand Breakers successfully defended their 2011–12 title for a third consecutive championship.
| 2012–13 NBL season | ||||||||||
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| League | National Basketball League | |||||||||
| Season | 2012–13 | |||||||||
| Dates | 5 October 2012 – 12 April 2013 | |||||||||
| Number of teams | 8 | |||||||||
| TV partner(s) | Australia:
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| Regular season | ||||||||||
| Season champions | New Zealand Breakers | |||||||||
| Season MVP | Cedric Jackson (New Zealand) | |||||||||
| Finals | ||||||||||
| Champions | New Zealand Breakers (3rd title) | |||||||||
| Runners-up | Perth Wildcats | |||||||||
| Semifinalists | Wollongong Hawks Sydney Kings | |||||||||
| Finals MVP | Cedric Jackson (New Zealand) | |||||||||
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Broadcast rights were held by free-to-air network Channel Ten and its digital sports sister station One, in the third year of a five-year deal, through to the 2014–15 season. In New Zealand, Sky Sport were the official league broadcaster, with a three-year exclusive deal being signed.
Sponsorship included iiNet entering its third season as league naming rights sponsor and Spalding providing equipment including the official game ball.
The NBL All-Star Game was reintroduced to the fixture list after a four-year absence and was played on 22 December 2012 at the Adelaide Arena.
The league reverted to an eight-team competition when Gold Coast Blaze withdrew on 18 July 2012. A new schedule was released on 25 July 2012.