Leicester Riders' slim hopes of securing a place in the end-of-season play-offs came to an end with a 83-66 defeat against Sheffield Sharks.

Riders had to win to stand any chance of making the play-offs but their hopes were effectively ended in a 17-6 opening burst by the home side.

Sharks extended that lead to 20 points by half-time and never looked like losing that advantage.

Nathan Neisler led all scorers with 24 points for the Sharks.