Leicester Riders secured a valuable away win in the BBL Championship this evening, edging closer to the play-off spots with an 81-88 success over Manchester Giants at the Manchester Velodrome. 

Visiting Riders led from the first quarter, during which time the hometown Giants could only bag 13 points to Riders 25. Leicester maintained their advantage over the next two quarters, although Giants
rallied and pulled ahead in the final quarter. their lead was short-lived, however, and Riders hung on for the win. 

Larry Johnson led all scorers with 26 points for Riders, although England international, Julius Joseph, scored 25 for the home side.

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