Vital double for Plymouth; Rocks still rolling at home

Just two weeks remain of the 2018-19 regular BBL season with the league title winners still to be confirmed along with five spots in the benecos BBL Play-Offs.

Donte Nicholas came up with the game-winner to lead Plymouth Raiders to a 103-105 triumph at London City Royals before producing a second triple-double of the season - 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists - in a 106-83 victory at home to Worcester Wolves with Rashad Hassan top scoring with 24 points.

Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks took their club record home streak to 10 games on Sunday with an 86-76 success over Cheshire Phoenix. Kieron Achara led the way with 20 points to help lift the Rocks into fourth spot and on the verge of qualifying for the benecos BBL Play-Offs.

Fred Thomas scored 17 points to help Bristol Flyers defeat Manchester Giants 74-64 on Saturday in a vital win. Manchester had started the week by beating the Royals 94-83 on Thursday, while Cheshire's defeat leaves the three sides all on 13 wins ahead of the final two weeks.

London Lions are now just two results from claiming the BBL Championship title after following up a mid-week 77-57 success against Bristol with a 70-93 victory at Surrey Scorchers, on BBC Sport. Jordan Spencer top scored with 14 points with Ladarius Tabb adding a double-double for the now 24-5 league leaders.

Leicester Riders stayed alive with a hard-fought 75-71 triumph over Glasgow on Friday night, while Esh Group Eagles Newcastle saw their slim hopes ended in a 72-76 loss at home to DBL Sharks Sheffield as Dirk Williams fired in 26 points.