The Breakers playoff hopes may have taken another dent, but they are on the verge of a sizeable payday in basketball's NBL

While it was all but certain last week, they've officially qualified for the final of the Ignite Cup - the inaugural edition of the league's new in-season tournament - against Adelaide on the Gold Coast later this month.

The tournament winners walk away with 300 thousand dollars - with 60 per cent going directly to the players.

The Breakers remain seventh on the NBL ladder - one spot outside the playoff places - after a 91-89 loss to the JackJumpers in Tasmania.

They have four regular season games remaining.

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