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Heat battle back for victory

Surrey Heat are joint second in the fledgling BBL Championship table after claiming an 81-69 victory at Sheffield Sharks.

The hosts were winning 42-41 at the end of the second quarter but the Heat enjoyed a successful third period, drawing away to a 65-49 lead before securing their second win in two games.

Chavis Holmes top-scored for the Heat with 21 points with Gage Daye leading the way for Sheffield with 16.

Plymouth Raiders emerged triumphant after a high-scoring game with London Lions ended 108-86 in their favour.

Jeremy Bell shone for the Raiders, scoring 40 points, with team-mates Michael Ojo and Matt Schneck finishing with 23 and 17 respectively.