London 79, at Leicester 72

LEICESTER, England (Interstat) — The London Lions opened their Super League Basketball season with a 79-72 upset victory over the Leicester Riders on Friday afternoon at Morningside Arena, defying pregame projections with a dominant performance on the glass and a stifling defensive effort. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a comfortable 81-65 win for the home side, giving Leicester a 55.2 percent probability of victory. The Lions, however, used a commanding rebounding advantage and a balanced scoring attack to control the contest and secure the road win. London established its presence early, outscoring Leicester 18-14 in the opening quarter and extending… Read more...