Leicester Riders picked up their first success at home to Thames Valley Tigers since 1996, with this 103-98 victory at Loughborough University, a result which strengthened the hosts play-off challenge and which leaves the out of form Tigers only two points off the bottom of the Southern standings. 

 However, the win did not come easily - the game was close and tense throughout. Tigers led 23-18 after the first quarter and 47-43 at half-time, but seven unanswered points from the Riders saw the home side into the lead at 55-54. 

A three pointer from Greg Meldrum and two from Mike Redd, who finished the game with seven threes, put Tigers back into the lead at 71-72. 

Their advantage was extended to four points at 73-77, before two break away dunks from Larry Johnson tied the score at 77-77. Ultimately, a 9-0 Riders run in the final period proved decisive and helped them to the win.

Johnson top scored with 28 for Leicester, while John McCord scored 26 for Thames Valley.

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