Cheshire spoil the party in the capital BBL Championship London Lions 84-88 Cheshire Phoenix (25-23, 42-46, 66-65) Cheshire Phoenix didn’t read the script as they took an impressive victory live on BBC Sport to deny what London Lions had hoped would be their first ever BBL Championship title. It had looked like Lions would record …
Today’s Easter Monday clash between London Lions and Cheshire Phoenix will be shown LIVE on the BBC Sport website. The Lions’ wait for a first-ever BBL Championship title was extended after Leicester Riders’ weekend double, but victory will secure a maiden league triumph. As for the visitors, Cheshire currently occupy the final spot in the …
The BBL Championship title race is still alive, while three spots remain in the battle for the benecos BBL Play-Offs. Leicester Riders defeated Manchester Giants 66-73 on the road to keep London Lions waiting at least another day, whilst ending the Giants’ top eight hopes in the process. Plymouth Raiders edged out Bristol Flyers in …
Riders end Giants Play-Offs hopes. BBL ChampionshipManchester Giants 66-73 Leicester Riders (24-19, 37-30, 52-54) Leicester Riders extended the BBL Championship title race another day, whilst ending Manchester Giants’ hopes of making the benecos BBL Play-Offs. The Giants conclude their regular season on 14-19 – unable to make the top eight – with the Riders improving to …
Raiders one win away from benecos Play-Offs. BBL ChampionshipPlymouth Raiders 94-91 Bristol Flyers (20-24, 36-43, 62-63, 85-85)After overtime Plymouth Raiders took a step closer to making the benecos BBL Play-Offs after defeating their South-West rivals, Bristol Flyers, on Sunday. Paul James’ side join DBL Sharks Sheffield on 16-16 with a win in their final game enough …
Rocks book Play-Offs spot. BBL ChampionshipSurrey Scorchers 72-84 Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks (19-21, 41-36, 57-68) Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks booked their ticket to the benecos BBL Play-Offs after overturning a half-time deficit to beat Surrey Scorchers on the road. Vincent Lavandier’s side become the fifth team to qualify as they join London City Royals on 17-14, …
Cheshire Phoenix have announced that Louis Sayers will be returning for a second season with the Nix for the 2019-20 BBL Season. Sayers is currently averaging 8.6 points per game along with 36% from the 3-point line with the British shooting guard having put pen to paper last month. Coach Ben Thomas said: “I’m really …
London City Royals confirmed their place in the post-season. BBL ChampionshipLondon City Royals 78-70 Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks (21-8, 42-28, 61-47) London City Royals confirmed their benecos Play-Offs place with a 78-70 win over Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks, in front of their home fans at the Palace. As well as securing a trip to the …
There is still lots to be decided over the final two weeks of the 2018-19 regular season. The BBL Championship title race is down to two teams, while five places are up for grabs in the benecos BBL Play-Offs. Please note: current standings do not reflect head-to-heads – however these do come into effect with …
The BBL operates a system of cumulative ‘penalty points’, and a one game suspension comes into force whenever a person’s total penalty points reaches (or exceeds) each of the following totals: 10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 etc. Disciplinary Panel Finding: Conduct of Rob Paternostro, Leicester Riders Date of Incident: 17 March 2019 The panel …