Leicester Riders moved back into the top five of the BBL Championship with a 89-80 home victory over Worthing Thunder on Saturday.

Riders were edged out by Everton Tigers 94-87 on Friday but bounced back with a professional display against Thunder.

Leading 48-33 at half-time, Riders maintained a healthy cushion throughout the third quarter but a 6-0 run brought Thunder back to within 10 points.

But the home side held their nerve and a 9-0 last-period tear secured victory.

Jason Johnson ended the match with 28 points and 13 boards.

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