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Plymouth Raiders v Everton Tigers

BBL CUP FINAL
Venue: National Indoor Arena, Birmingham Date: Sunday, 18 January Tip-off: 1530 BST Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio Devon 95.7FM, 801, 990 and 1458 MW, DAB digital radio and bbc.co.uk/devon


Terrence Durham
Terrence Durham is set to play for the Raiders in Sunday's BBL Cup final

Plymouth Raiders could have influential American centre Terrence Durham back in their line-up for Sunday's BBL Cup final in Birmingham.

Durham injured his knee 10 days ago but should be fit to take his place to face league-leading Everton Tigers.

"I would say he's got an 80% chance of making the game. He's rehabbed really well over the last 10 days," head coach Gary Stronach told BBC Spotlight.

But player-coach DeAntoine Beasley misses out with a dislocated shoulder.

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Tigers can be beaten - Stronach

"It's very important Terrence plays, he's one of our main rebounders and a very big presence defensively. If we went without Terrence and DeAntoine as well I'd class ourselves as underdogs," Stronach said.

"I think we're capable of beating Everton but I'm sure coach Tony Garbelotto will be saying the same thing to the Everton players.

"Everybody's talking about how star-studded Everton are but they can only put five guys on the court at any time and I think I've got five guys who can match them," Stronach added.



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