Tony Garbelotto's Tigers lost 99-90 to Sheffield Sharks last month

Everton Tigers bounced back to winning ways on Friday with a 99-79 success over Essex Pirates.

The Tigers' Olu Babalola was top scorer with 24 points and was backed up by Darrell Bethune and Jerome Gumbs, who racked up 20 points each.

The Tigers move up to fourth in the BBL above local rivals Cheshire Jets, who were beaten twice at the weekend.

Everton's second game of the weekend against London Capital was postponed due to the weather.

Meanwhile, Cheshire Jets, who prepare for Sunday's BBL Cup final against Sheffield Sharks, fell to a 76-65 defeat by Worcester Wolves on Friday and 75-70 reverse to Newcastle Eagles on Sunday.

The Jets have nine wins to their name this season, but have fallen to eight defeats as they sit joint fourth, having picked up 18 points this season.

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