Milton Keynes Lions avenged their uni-ball trophy quarter-final defeat at the hands of Thames
Valley Tigers to record a 85-82 victory over them on Saturday night. 

The Lions built up an impressive lead, with a 10-0 burst in the second quarter, followed by an 11-2 run at the end of the half, which saw them leading 53-36. A 8-2 third quarter tear then helped them further ahead at 61-42 midway through the third period. 

However, Tigers, led by John McCord's 32 points, fought back to force a tight finale. They got to within two points at 75-77 with 1.09 remaining, but the Lions held on for the win. Merrill Brunson led the Lions' scoring with 19 points.
 
 
 

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