Leicester Riders notched up their second victory of the BBL campaign withstanding a late Brighton Bears rally to record a narrow 80-81 success on Saturday night on the south coast.

The Riders looked to have the game in the bag leading 43-60 midway through the third quarter after a 11-3 tear but the Bears had other ideas with a 16-1 final quarter run trimming the Riders lead to just 67-68. 

The Bears in fact drew level at 80-80 before a late Larry Johnson free throw sealed the win for the Riders, the Leicester guard leading all marksmen with 26 points.

Demetrius Reese led Brighton on 22, Dave Wahl chipping in with 21.