Manchester Basketball edged the Leicester Riders 101–98 in an SLB contest decided in the final possessions. The game was played at a high offensive tempo, with both teams trading runs and keeping the margin tight throughout. Leicester leaned on interior creation and playmaking, while Manchester’s perimeter shot-making consistently answered every push. Leicester’s F. Boardman-Raffet led all scorers with 27 points, with K. Johnson (20) and T. Evee (19) providing strong secondary scoring to keep the Riders in front or within one score for long stretches. Leicester also moved the ball effectively, finishing with 23 assists, and shot 22-of-45 from the field (49.0%) while hitting 10 threes. Manchester was powered by J. Johnson’s 26 points and M. Jones’ 17, but the defining factor was the visitors’ three-point volume and efficiency: 16 made threes on 31 attempts. Manchester also controlled the glass (40 rebounds) and posted 25 assists, helping generate clean perimeter looks that kept them within striking distance and ultimately pushed them ahead late. The result gives Manchester a statement road win in a close matchup, while Leicester will take positives from their offensive balance and efficiency but will be disappointed to concede a decisive edge from three-point range and on the boards. Going forward, Manchester’s spacing and shot profile look sustainable, while Leicester’s path to closing tight games will hinge on limiting opponent threes and finishing defensive possessions with rebounds.