Devante Jones orchestrated London Lions' narrow away win at Bristol Flyers with a masterclass in floor control: 12 points, 10 assists and 2 steals in 25 minutes, though his shooting efficiency told the full story — 2 of 6 from the field but a perfect 6 for 6 at the stripe and 2 of 3 from three-point range. The two-point margin reflected a tight contest where turnovers proved costly for both sides. Jones's game-leading assist count was the difference in a fixture where possessions mattered. His ability to run the offence without fouling out — he finished with zero fouls — gave London a steadiness they required on the road. The Lions travel home with a win that keeps them in contention. Next time out will demand the same precision from their lead guard.
London Lions edged out Bristol Flyers 80–78 in a back-and-forth Super League contest that swung repeatedly through regulation. Twenty-eight lead changes and ten ties made for a game neither side could pull away in, even when London stretched to a 14-point advantage late in the second quarter at 29–43. Bristol clawed back hard, ripping off a 12-0 run midway through the third to level things at 43–45, and remained within one possession as the final minutes ticked down. Half-time read 38–45 to London. After three quarters, Bristol had rallied to within two at 61–63. The fourth was equally tight, both teams scoring 17 apiece, but London held the final margin. Landrius Horton led London with 16 points on efficient 6/9 shooting and 3/5 from three. Devante Jones orchestrated from the point with 12 points and 10 assists, converting 6 of 6 free throws. Davion Bailey paced Bristol with 19 points on 8/14 field goals, whilst Michael Diggins Jr was clinical off the bench: 12 points from just 5/6 shooting. Bristol visit Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday 20 September; London host Newcastle Eagles the same day.
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Bristol Flyers host London Lions this evening in a Super League Basketball clash that pits two sides with contrasting trajectories against each other. Tip-off comes in roughly five hours. The Lions arrive as one of the division's strongest outfits, and will be favoured to extend their dominance on the road. Bristol, meanwhile, will look to impose themselves at home and compete for the kind of statement result that can shift momentum through a season. Both teams know these fixtures carry weight — the direct matchups between the league's established sides often define the final standings. Watch live to see how this one unfolds.
🏆 Super League Basketball superlatives — Best Record: London Lions (39–7) · Biggest Win: London Lions (+45 · 96–51) · Top Offense: Cheshire Phoenix (96.1 PPG). · 2025-'26
🔥 Performance of the season — Ray'sean Taylor put up 51 PTS · 8 REB · 2 AST · 2 STL in Newcastle Eagles 99–72 Surrey 89ers. · 2025-'26
📊 TIB EFF Power Ranking — Super League Basketball Leading the way: Patrick Robinson (64.8 TIB EFF). For full transparency, this is our TIB Efficiency Rating — the same idea as the standard FIBA/NBA efficiency, with our own weightings and a competition-strength adjustment: ✅ Positive: (2×PTS)+(2×REB)+(3.5×AST)+(4×STL)+(5×BLK)+(3×2FGM)+(4×3FGM)+(2×FTM)+(5×WIN) ❎ Negative: (4×TO)+(3×PF)+(3×(2FGA−2FGM))+(2×(3FGA−3FGM))+(4×(FTA−FTM))+(5×LOSS) 👉 TIB EFF = (Positive − Negative) ÷ Games Played
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