Newcastle Eagles and Bristol Flyers tip off this evening in a Super League fixture that pits two of the league's sharpest offensive threats head to head. Davion Bailey has been Bristol's chief architect this season, averaging 20 points per game. Newcastle counter with Tavis Smith, who sits at 19 PPG and has been the Eagles' primary scoring engine. Both sides will be looking to impose their pace and tempo — the margin between them often comes down to which backcourt can dictate play and limit the other's transition opportunities. Bristol travel north knowing they'll face a Newcastle side at home. The Eagles have built their season on defensive intensity; the Flyers, conversely, have thrived when they can space the floor and run. Watch for how Newcastle's perimeter defence handles Bristol's ball movement, and whether the Eagles can generate consistent offence without allowing second chances on the glass. Tip-off is coming up shortly. Get it on.