London Lions 81 DBL Sheffield Sharks 73: 20-point Alexander not enough for Sharks

A late fightback was unable to save DBL Sharks Sheffield from an 81-73 defeat at London Lions.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Jan 2018, 18:25 BST

Updated 7th Jan 2018, 18:30 BST

The hosts bounced back from consecutive losses to win the first game of the new reign of Vince Macaulay.

Leading scorers were Peel 22, Dixon 19, Robinson 18 (Lions) - Alexander 20, Marsden 15, Williams 13 (Sharks.)

London turned on the style in the third period as they opened up a double-digit advantage before a late rally from the Sharks saw them come up short.

The Lions’ starting five took on a heavy workload and combined for all of their side’s points.

Other results: Plymouth Raiders 70 Cheshire Phoenix 83; Glasgow Rocks 110 Manchester Giants 82; Leeds Force 83 Bristol Flyers 91.