Manchester Giants continued their mid-season boom on Wednesday night thanks to an
79-82 victory away to Thames Valley Tigers. 

Down 24-18 after the first quarter, in-form Giants came back to grab a 36-44 lead at half-time and they led by as many as 16 points in the third quarter, after a 13-5 tear gave them a 57-41 advantage. 

However, Tigers fought back strongly and a 15-2 run either side of the third/fourth quarter break saw them get back to within a point at 67-68. Tigers went on to take the lead at 74-73 and the game remained close down the stretch. 

Tigers' All-Star Tony Christie had a chance to force overtime, but his three-pointer on the
buzzer rimmed out. 

Justin Phoenix led Giants scoring with 19 points, while Christie scored 21 for the home side. Kelvin Robinson was making his Tigers' debut and netted 13 points.