Keon Thompson Jr's 22 points and six assists proved the difference as Manchester Basketball escaped Leicester Riders 89–87 on the road in a Super League contest that hinged on precision when it mattered most. Thompson Jr finished at 64 per cent from the field and knocked down three of five attempts from distance, commanding the floor with the composure required in a two-point finish. His assist tally — distributed across a full half-hour of court time — reflects the control he exerted in a game where Leicester pushed hard but fell just short. Leicester's defensive effort was evident throughout, but Manchester's steadiness in the final moments, anchored by Thompson Jr's shooting efficiency, proved decisive. The visitor's margin of victory may read slim, but it was earned through execution when the margin for error had all but disappeared.