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SLB top team – Lions (11-4) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Newcastle Eagles (6-7) 91-80. London outrebounded Newcastle E. 33-21 including 23 on the defensive glass. London looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Canadian forward Aaryn Rai (198-1998, college: Dartmouth) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American-Israeli guard Michael Brisker (188-1998) contributed with 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Christian James (194-1996, college: Oklahoma) replied with 32 points and 5 rebounds for Newcastle E.Newcastle Eagles’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-4 record, which they share with Sheffield. Newcastle E. at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. London is looking forward to face Manchester (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Newcastle E. will have a break next round.
The game in Guildford was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Cheshire Phoenix (8-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Scorchers (4-10). Cheshire Phoenix defeated Scorchers 99-89. American guard Tyreek Scott-Grayson (196-1998, college: ODU) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Nicolas Timberlake chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American forward Dame Adelekun (203-2001, college: Loyola, IL) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Scorchers’ coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Cheshire P. maintains fourth position with 8-6 record. Surrey lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with ten games lost. Cheshire P. will play against Bristol Flyers (#8) at home in the next round. Surrey will play against Caledonia in Glasgow and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between third ranked Leicester Riders (10-4) and 8th ranked Flyers (3-6) in Leicester on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Leicester Riders outscored guests from Bristol 94-59. Duke Shelton notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 17 points by Kedrian Johnson did not help to save the game for Bristol Flyers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leicester R. maintains third position with 10-4 record behind leader London L. Loser Flyers keep the eighth place with six games lost. Leicester R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bristol Flyers will play against Cheshire P. (#4) in Chester and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 14 Manchester was beaten by Sheffield on the road 83-75.

Newcastle E. – London L. 80-91

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Sheffield S. – Manchester 83-75

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Sharks (11-4) beat 6th ranked Manchester (5-8) in Sheffield 83-75 on Friday. American swingman Donovan Clay (203-2001, college: Missouri St.) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Rickey McGill (188-1997, college: Iona) supported him with 17 points and 6 assists. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Makai Ashton-Langford (191-1998, college: Boston Coll., agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Manchester. Canadian forward Nathan Cayo (201-1997, college: Richmond) added 16 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sharks have a solid three-game winning streak. Sheffield keeps a position of league leader, which they share with London. Loser Manchester keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Sheffield will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Manchester will play against the league’s leader London (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sheffield S.: D.Clay 18+12reb+3ast, P.Nixon 18+2reb+4ast, J.Groves 17+2reb+1ast, R.McGill 17+3reb+6ast, S.Lindsey 7+3reb, D.Jeffries 6+5reb
Manchester: M.Ashton-Langford 18+6reb+2ast, N.Cayo 16+3reb+1ast, C.John 13, E.Ifejeh 10+8reb, J.Madut 7+3reb, D.Mitchell 7+3reb+6ast

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Surrey – Cheshire P. 89-99

The game in Guildford was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Cheshire Phoenix (8-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Scorchers (4-10). Cheshire Phoenix defeated Scorchers 99-89. Cheshire P. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Scorchers‘s 40. American guard Tyreek Scott-Grayson (196-1998, college: ODU) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Nicolas Timberlake (193, college: Kansas) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American forward Dame Adelekun (203-2001, college: Loyola, IL) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and U.S. Virgin Islands forward Mervin James (201-2000, college: Rider) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Cheshire P. and four Surrey players scored in double figures. Scorchers’ coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Cheshire P. maintains fourth position with 8-6 record. Surrey lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with ten games lost. Cheshire P. will play against Bristol Flyers (#8) at home in the next round. Surrey will play against Caledonia in Glasgow and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cheshire P.: T.Scott-Grayson 22+6reb+3ast, L.Austin Jr. 20+5reb+3ast, N.Timberlake 18+7reb+4ast, C.Holden 16+9reb+2ast, T.Atwood 10+5reb, B.Planutis 7+2reb+1ast
Surrey: M.James 18+6reb+2ast, D.Adelekun 16+10reb+4ast, C.Gooden 14+4reb+6ast, J.Ray 12+4reb+3ast, A.Lawrence 12+3reb+1ast, T.Ogedengbe 9+3reb+1ast

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Leicester R. – Bristol Flyers 94-59

The game between third ranked Leicester Riders (10-4) and 8th ranked Flyers (3-6) in Leicester on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Leicester Riders outscored guests from Bristol 94-59. Leicester R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward Duke Shelton (207-1995, college: Tampa) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Zach Jackson (198-1997, college: Omaha) supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Leicester Riders players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by American guard Kedrian Johnson (190-1999, college: WVU) did not help to save the game for Bristol Flyers. The former international guard Evan Walshe (193-1998, college: Barry) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leicester R. maintains third position with 10-4 record behind leader London L. Loser Flyers keep the eighth place with six games lost. Leicester R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bristol Flyers will play against Cheshire P. (#4) in Chester and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leicester R.: Z.Jackson 20+6reb+2ast, D.Shelton 15+13reb+1ast, S.Johnson 14+4reb+5ast, C.Washington 10+3reb+3ast, J.Hunter 8+2reb+4ast, J.Brooks 7+3reb+1ast
Bristol Flyers: K.Johnson 17+4reb+1ast, E.Walshe 13+5reb+3ast, K.Lewis 6+8reb+2ast, O.McCormack 6+2reb+5ast, A.Louis 6+2reb+1ast, C.Samuels 5+2reb