Riders coach Paternostro is still waiting on a new deal for next season.

Leicester Riders will have home advantage when they play Sheffield Sharks in Wednesday's BBL play-offs.

The Riders secured their place after a tense match against Worcester Wolves on Saturday saw them finish in the top four of the BBL.

Leicester coach Rob Paternostro told BBC Radio Leicester: "There was a sense of relief because we deserved the home play-off this year.

"We love playing on our home court, we have been playing really well there."

A home play-off fixture was far from a formality for the Riders as Wolves forced the game into overtime at the John Sanford Centre.

When the game was on the line, Wierzbicki delivered. Leicester coach Rob Paternostro

The Riders had led 96-94 going into the final 51 seconds of regulation time but two free throws from Wolves tied the game.

Leicester eventually came out winners 108-104 much thanks to Brad Wierzbicki's 10 points in the extra period.

Paternostro added: "He scored 41 points in the game and 10 points in overtime, it's a fantastic achievement.

"When the game was on the line, Wierzbicki delivered. He's a special player."

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