Sheffield Sharks vs Leicester Riders - photos from the opening game of the season

A tough night for the Sheffield Sharks sees them lose out 54-85 against a Leicester Riders side looking for a degree of revenge after the BBL playoff loss in May.

 Shaheed Davis wins the tip

 Tony Wroblicky shoots a 2 for the first points of the new season

 Mike Tuck in a familiar position under the basket

 Tony Wroblicky muscles his way through the Riders close defence

 Shaheed Davis runs the play

 Zach Gachette shoots

 And then pops one in

 Cardell McFarland brings the ball down the court

 Colin Sing looks to open up the Riders defence

 And then looks to shoot

  Cardell McFarland brings the ball down the court

Cardell McFarland runs past the Riders defence

 Shaheed Davis runs in to the D

 Kyle Odister looks for a way past the Riders defence

 Marko Backovic shoots a 2

 Tony Wroblicky gets some close attention

 Cardell McFarland looking for a way past the Riders defence

 Shaheed Davis with a dunk near the end of the game

Eddy Brownell looks to clear the defence