Manchester Giants notched up their third victory of the BBL Championship season with a 84-88 road victory over the Leicester Riders. 

The Giants looked to be have the Championship points in the bag leading 66-80 with 2:30 remaining before a spirited Riders fightback forced a 14-4 tear and trimmed the deficit to 80-84 with 40s remaining. The Giants however held on making the crucial free throws at the death. 

Giants Brian Earl top scored in the game with 24 points, Larry Johnson had 22 for the Riders.