Pertemps Bullets Birmingham 81 (16,36,62) (Johnson 25, Paternostro 15, Bailey 14)
Westfield Sharks Sheffield 83 (24,46,60) (Scantlebury 21, Cauthorn/Phoenix 14)

Sheffield edged an exciting BBL Championship encounter with  Birmingham on Wednesday night, winning 83-81 to cut the gap on top-of-the-table Chester Jets to just four points. 

Sharks lead throughout the first and second quarters, ahead 46-36 at half-time. However, Bullets remained in contention and two Rashod Johnson three pointers at the end of the
third saw the home side take their first lead at 62-60. Johnson sunk another long range shot at the start of the fourth quarter to put Bullets ahead by five points, but Sharks rallied with nine unanswered points to set up a tense finale. 

With the score tied at 81-81 with 40 seconds to go, Bullets missed their chance to take the lead and Jeff Monaco hit the winning basket with five second left on the clock. Johnson led all scorers with 25 points for Bullets who remain in a mid-season slump.
 

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