Nigel Lloyd led by example top scoring with 20 points as his Milton Keynes Lions side defeated Manchester Giants 63-71 in Manchester on Saturday evening. 

In what was a low scoring  affair, Lions came from behind to win. They trailed 38-33 at half time and 51-44 at the  end of the third, but outscored the Giants 27-12 in the final period to see off the home side who were without injured point guard Brian Earl. 

Tony Holley scored 14 points for Manchester.