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Shock loss for leaders Newcastle

British Basketball League leaders Newcastle were shocked on Friday night as they were beaten at home by Chester.

Kai Williams scored 29 points for the seventh-placed Jets, who won 96-81.

Further down, fifth-placed Glasgow were also victorious, as EJ Harrison led the way with 20 points in an 81-79 win at the Mersey Tigers.

Elsewhere, Jimmy Langhurst ended with 29 points as Sheffield took a thriller with Plymouth 102-99.