Leicester Riders head back on the road this Sunday, January 18, as they travel to face Bristol Flyers in the Super League Basketball Championship, looking to build on momentum after their impressive win over Manchester Basketball last time out.
That victory saw the Riders’ depth come to the fore, with the second unit making a huge impact. Tomiwa Sulaiman was the standout performer, earning Player of the Game honours after a dominant two-way display that swung the contest in Leicester’s favour. His energy, defensive IQ and timely scoring have made him a key part of Rob Paternostro’s rotation as the season gathers pace.
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RaeQuan Battle also arrives in red-hot form. Fresh from being named SLB Player of the Month for December, Battle continues to light up the league with his explosive scoring and confidence from deep. Fittingly, his Riders debut earlier this season came against Bristol Flyers and since then, Battle has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the Championship.
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With form building and confidence high, Leicester will be looking to bring their high-intensity defence and free-flowing offence to Bristol, knowing that road wins are crucial in the race for Championship positioning.
Sunday’s matchup promises another tough, physical battle — and if the Riders can match Bristol’s energy from the opening tip, they’ll give themselves every chance of returning home with another big result.
You can watch the Leicester Riders and cheer on Coach Rob Paternostro’s side as they take on Bristol Flyers live on DAZN.
