Jets 88 MK Lions 92

Mar 10 2008 By Alec Doyle

BIG Storage Cheshire Jets’ losing streak continued yesterday at the Northgate Arena as the MK Lions cemented their place in the play-off zone.

Scoring their second win of the weekend, and reviving their BBL Championship season with a late rally to win by just four points, the Lions continued their dominance over the Jets.

Trey Moore led the Jets’ scoring with 23 points.

The Lions took a three-point lead early on in the game but the Jets hit back to lead 19-5 and finish the first quarter in front.

A close game ensued, with both teams vying for the lead in the second quarter going in 44-44 at half time.

The Jets pushed the lead out once more in the third period as Gianni Costantiello and James Hamilton had four points each in a 12-3 run that made the score 56-47.

In a tantalising fourth quarter, the Lions’ Yorick Williams scored to end the third quarter 68-62 behind going into the final, decisive, period.

The Lions retook the lead for the first time since the opening exchanges as a Williams three-pointer made it 81-82 with just three minutes left to play, capping an 11-0 burst.

The Jets kept the game close at 84-85, but narrowly lost out when the Lions closed out the last minute with Brown and Spinks holding their nerve from the free-throw line.

Another loss leaves the Jets with a five game losing streak and eight points off the play off places.