Sheffield Sharks narrowly lose at home to Leicester Riders

Sheffield Sharks fought back threee times but eventually lost out 78-82 to Leicester Riders at the EIS, Sheffield tonight.  There was a good crowd in to see the hard-fought game - Leicester brought along their lucky mascot - GB High-Jumper Isobel Pooley at her first away game.

 Malcolm Riley gets some close attention from the Leicester defence

 Mike Tuck makes an easy lay-up

Coach Atiba Lyons directs from the side

 Jordan Davies brings the ball out of defence

 Zach Gachette slams home the runaway dunk

Leicester coach Rob Paternostro gets a technical for his passionate reading of the game

 Tony Wroblicky (hidden) fouls Shane Walker

Malcolm Riley gets caught by the trailing leg of Andy Thompson

GB High Jump star Isobel Pooley cheering on the Riders

MVP for the Sharks with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal - Malcolm Riley.