Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding. Under this system, Melbourne did not qualify for the playoffs by equalling Sydney's win–loss record, as the latter held advantage in the tiebreaker (2-2, +2 points). Playoff bracket Semi-finals Grand Final Season statistics Statistics leaders Note: regular season only (minimum 14 games) Attendances Note: regular season only Top 10 Attendances Awards Player of the Week Player of the Month Coach of the Month Season The end-of-season awards ceremony was held in the Palladium Room at Crown Casino, Melbourne on Sunday, 24 March 2013. Most Valuable Player (Andrew Gaze Trophy): Cedric Jackson, New Zealand Breakers Rookie of the Year: Cameron Gliddon, Cairns Taipans Best Defensive Player: Damian Martin, Perth Wildcats Best Sixth Man: Adris Deleon, Wollongong Hawks Most Improved Player: Ben Madgen, Sydney Kings Coach of the Year (Lindsay Gaze Trophy): Andrej Lemanis, New Zealand Breakers Referee of the Year: Michael Aylen All-NBL First Team: Cedric Jackson - New Zealand Breakers Kevin Lisch - Perth Wildcats Ben Madgen - Sydney Kings Seth Scott - Melbourne Tigers Matthew Knight - Perth Wildcats All-NBL Second Team: Gary Ervin - Townsville Crocodiles Jonny Flynn - Melbourne Tigers Damian Martin - Perth Wildcats Mika Vukona - New Zealand Breakers Daniel Johnson - Adelaide 36ers All-NBL Third Team: Jamar Wilson - Cairns Taipans Adam Gibson - Adelaide 36ers Thomas Abercrombie - New Zealand Breakers Shawn Redhage - Perth Wildcats Ian Crosswhite - Sydney Kings Finals Grand Final Series MVP (Larry Sengstock Medal): Cedric Jackson, New Zealand Breakers See also 2012–13 NBL squads 2012–13 Adelaide 36ers season 2012–13 New Zealand Breakers season 2012 NBL All-Star Game References Australia,NBL 2012–13 in Australian basketball 2013 in New Zealand basketball 2012 in New Zealand basketball