London Towers strengthened their grip of top spot in the Southern Conference with a hard fought 96-87 victory over the Derby Storm.

Nick Nurse's side, who resume their NEBL chase on Monday at home to CSKA Moscow, led 34-23 after a quarter and looked comfortably in front entering the fourth period.

Ex-Towers star Barry Bowman was the man trying to stop the party rattling off 16 final quarter points on his way to a game high 29 points against his former team as the Storm cut Towers lead to just 4 late on at 84-80. 

The hosts however - led by Kendrick Warren's 23 points  - just had enough in reserve to secure the
victory.