Newcastle moved level on points again with Chester at the top of the BBL table with a 91-86 win over Sheffield. The Eagles broke the game open in the third quarter when they held the Sharks scoreless while netting 19 points, snaring a 14-point lead in the process.
Charles Smith led all scorers with 31 points for the Eagles and Jeremy Hyatt added 21.
Plymouth took a share of the final play-off berth with Milton Keynes after a 92-83 victory over Brighton.
DeAntione Beasley hit a three-pointer in the dying seconds of the third to nudge Raiders in front, and the Bears had no reply in the final quarter.
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