Nazir Williams carried Cheshire Phoenix to a road victory over Manchester Basketball with 35 points, shooting 7–12 from three and 13–27 overall. The 42-minute performance — punctuated by 6 assists and a single steal — proved decisive in a three-point win that came down to execution in the final moments. Williams's efficiency from range kept Cheshire in reach throughout, compensating for a night when offensive rhythm was sporadic for both sides. His ball movement and willingness to drive kept Manchester's defence honest, even as five turnovers and 2–4 shooting from the line suggested he had to work harder than the scoring total might imply. The three-pointer was his real weapon: he made nearly 58% of his attempts from distance, the kind of shooting that breaks tight games open in the closing stages. Manchester pushed hard but couldn't quite close the gap. For Cheshire, this is the sort of win — efficient scoring, road stealth, three-point volume paying dividends — that separates seasons. Williams's next test comes with Cheshire's fixture schedule over the coming rounds.