Sheffield moved up to third in the British Basketball League with an 87-82 victory over visitors Leicester. Sterling Davis led the way for the home side, scoring all his 18 points in the first half as the Sharks opened up a five-point lead over their opponents.
Joel Burns top-scored with 22 points for the Riders, who remain one place off the bottom of the table.
But the Sharks held on despite twice
having their lead trimmed to three points in the last 93 seconds.
MMIX
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