Cheshire Phoenix

Skyler White finished with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks across 27 minutes, but it was not enough to prevent Cheshire Phoenix falling to a 86–83 defeat at home to London Lions in Super League Basketball. White was economical with the ball — zero turnovers in a measured performance — and efficient from outside, hitting 6 of 10 three-pointers to carry much of Cheshire's offensive load. His 7/14 shooting split across the game masked a sharp long-range showing that kept the hosts competitive through what proved a narrow margin. London held firm down the stretch. The three-point loss leaves Cheshire needing to respond quickly; the margins in the Super League remain tight enough that a single-possession defeat at home stings harder than most.

London Lions held off a second-half charge from Cheshire Phoenix to maintain their unbeaten Super League record, winning 86–83 in a game that remained within a possession for its final two minutes. The Lions dominated the opening half, building a 10-point lead by the interval (45–35) after ripping off a 10-0 run midway through the second quarter. They stretched that advantage to 12 early in the third, before Phoenix clawed back — outscoring London by six in that quarter to trail by just four heading into the fourth. The hosts then won the final period by a single point, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback. Landrius Horton led London's attack with 17 points on efficient shooting (6/8 FG, 4/5 from three), while Tarik Phillip orchestrated play with 14 points and seven assists. Thomas Kennedy added 13 points and three steals. For Phoenix, Nazir Williams managed 21 points and five assists despite shooting 7/15, and Skyler White chipped in 20 points on a hot night from distance (6/10 three-point). The result ends a two-game winning run for Phoenix and extends London's perfect start to the season — they are now 6–0. Phoenix, sitting 2–3, travel to Surrey on Sunday; London host Bristol on Saturday.

Nazir Williams ran the show for Cheshire Phoenix on the road, posting 20 points, 6 assists and 3 steals across 31 minutes as the visitors dismantled Manchester Basketball 105–91 in Super League Basketball. Williams shot cleanly when it mattered: 7 for 7 from the free-throw line and 3 for 8 from three-point range, though he managed just 5 of 10 overall from the floor. The real work came in orchestration — six assists in a 14-point winning margin suggests a player who knew when to score and when to thread the offence through others. Three steals and four rebounds rounded out the contribution, though three turnovers showed the price of running the offence through one man's hands. Cheshire's road win was decisive enough to take the sting out of any efficiency quibbles.

Cheshire Phoenix dismantled Manchester Basketball in the second half to claim a 14-point win, 105–91, and move firmly in control of a game that remained tight through the opening quarter. Manchester started well, racing to an 11-point lead at 24–13 late in the first, but the second quarter proved decisive. Cheshire outscored them 33–13 to take a 53–39 half-time advantage, and when the third quarter ended, the margin had ballooned to 20 points at 80–60. Manchester's frantic fourth-quarter rally—a 9-0 run midway through the frame that drew them to 66–80—proved too little and too late; Cheshire held firm with 25 fourth-quarter points to seal the margin. Jo'el Emanuel led Cheshire with surgical efficiency: 24 points on 8/10 shooting (4/5 from three), a clear-eyed performance that set the tone from the perimeter. Nazir Williams added 20 points and 6 assists, while Skyler White contributed 12 and 4 assists. Manchester's Jordan Johnson (18 points, 7/11 FG) and Keon Thompson Jr (17 points, 9 rebounds) fought hard, with Jonathan Brown chipping in 15 on solid shooting (4/7 FG, 5/6 FT), but the early deficit proved insurmountable. Manchester visit Newcastle Eagles on Friday 16 October, while Cheshire host London Lions on Sunday 18 October.

Isaiah Gray's recent form sits him at the top of the efficiency charts heading into this Super League fixture, and Manchester Basketball will need Keon Thompson firing on all cylinders to keep pace. Gray has averaged 18.7 points and 3.7 assists across his last stretch, posting a 62.2 TIB efficiency rating that marks him as the standout performer in this matchup. Thompson, for his part, sits at 53 TIB with 17.7 points and 2.7 assists in recent weeks — solid numbers, but a notch below what Cheshire Phoenix's lead man has been delivering. The gap between them isn't vast, but it matters. Gray's assist rate suggests he's operating as more than a scorer; he's orchestrating. Thompson has the firepower to match him, but will need better ball distribution to keep Manchester's offence fluid. How that battle plays out down the stretch could well decide the shape of this one. Tip-off in around three hours. Watch it live.

Isaiah Gray has been the engine for Cheshire Phoenix this season, averaging 18.7 points per game—a tick above Manchester Basketball's Keon Thompson, who sits at 17.7. That margin will matter when these two Super League sides meet in a few hours. Manchester come in looking to disrupt Cheshire's rhythm early. Thompson's scoring has been consistent enough to keep his side competitive, but Gray's slight edge in output reflects a side that has found ways to impose itself. How Manchester's defence responds to Gray's shot selection will largely shape the opening quarter. Tip-off comes at the hour stated above. Stream it live.

Nazir Williams made light work of Leicester's defence, posting 20 points on efficient 7-of-10 shooting as Cheshire Phoenix dominated a 14-point home win. The Cheshire forward's night was characterised by volume and accuracy: he connected on three three-pointers from six attempts and converted all but one of his free throws, finishing with 5 rebounds and 3 assists across 22 minutes. With neither a steal nor a block and only a single turnover to his name, Williams played a controlled game in which restraint and precision aligned neatly. Cheshire's 108–94 scoreline reflected a performance in which firepower and structural discipline proved decisive. Williams contribution — neither elaborate nor wasteful — underpinned the hosts' command.

Cheshire Phoenix made short work of Leicester Riders with a wire-to-wire display, building a commanding 24-point lead early in the fourth quarter before coasting to a 108–94 victory. The home side set the tone from the opening tip, racing to 30–18 by the end of the first. Leicester briefly threatened midway through the second when a 7-0 run cut the gap to 30–25, but Cheshire's control never wavered. By half-time the lead had stretched to 55–37, and the deficit only widened further through the third as Cheshire built their 83–60 advantage entering the final quarter. Leicester did manage to outscore Cheshire 34–25 in the fourth, yet the game had already been settled. Thomas Hurley led the Riders with 23 points on 7/9 shooting and a sharp 4/5 from three, whilst Deante Johnson Jr added 14 points and 6 rebounds. It proved insufficient against Cheshire's depth: Nazir Williams posted 20 points and 5 rebounds, Jo'el Emanuel shot 7/9 for 18 points and 4-of-6 from deep, and Ryker Cisarik chipped in 15 points. Cheshire's next test comes at Manchester Basketball on Friday 9 October.

Isaiah Gray has averaged 22 points per game for Cheshire Phoenix this season, and the Super League will get another look at that consistency tonight when Phoenix host Leicester Riders. Both sides sit in the thick of the competition. Cheshire's attack leans heavily on Gray's scoring, making him a central figure in how the game unfolds — Leicester's defence will need to account for him early and often. The Riders, meanwhile, bring their own offensive threats to a fixture that shapes up as a genuine test for both outfits. Tipoff is in roughly six hours. If you're after a properly contested Super League encounter, this one's worth your time.

Zachary Anderson finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals across 28 minutes as Bristol Flyers secured a 101–92 victory away at Cheshire Phoenix. Anderson's efficiency was the difference. He shot 5 of 8 from the field—including 3 of 5 from three-point range—to lead Bristol's scoring without forcing the issue. That accuracy on limited volume, combined with his ball security (just one turnover) and his work on the glass and in transition defence, gave the Flyers' offence a clean rhythm when they needed one most. The nine-point margin reflected a controlled performance rather than a rout. Bristol's shooting discipline and Anderson's ability to move the ball (2 assists) helped them maintain that gap through a second half where Cheshire refused to fold. Next up for Bristol is a fixture that will test how far this form can travel.

Bristol Flyers held off a second-half push from Cheshire Phoenix to secure a 101–92 win in a back-and-forth contest that saw eight lead changes and five ties. The victory was hard-fought rather than commanding, with the difference built over a stretch of dominance rather than a decisive final run. Flyers controlled much of the middle quarters. They built an 11-point lead late in the first (17–28 with 2:47 remaining), then extended it further when a 9-0 run midway through the third pushed them to 52–59. At three-quarter time, they held a six-point advantage at 74–80. Cheshire Phoenix, however, clawed back in the fourth, closing the gap to single figures, but Bristol's margin proved enough to Holden on. The half-time score stood at 52–54. Davion Bailey led Bristol with 21 points on efficient shooting (8/15 FG, 5/10 from three), while Cameron Holden added 14 points and five assists and Michael Diggins Jr contributed 14 points. For Cheshire, Isaiah Gray was the standout, posting 22 points on near-perfect efficiency (7/9 FG, 4/4 from three), alongside 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Jordan Hinds chipped in 16 points. Cheshire Phoenix head to London Lions on Wednesday 23 September.

Cheshire Phoenix host Bristol Flyers in Super League Basketball this evening, with tipoff roughly five hours away. Bristol's offensive shape revolves around Davion Bailey, who averages 19 points per game this season. The Flyers will need that scoring touch to navigate what is typically a tight contest in this fixture. Cheshire, meanwhile, will look to impose their pace and defensive intensity from the opening quarter. Tune in to watch it unfold.