Loughborough Lightning, reigning champions, defeated Loughborough Lightning 58-53 to move level on points with London Pulse at the top of the table on Sunday.
In the final minutes of the game, Lightning looked comfortable, looking to build on that lead and lead the league in the end.
But they eventually fell short of expectations and held on for a jittery victory, winning 17-6.
In the end, the Lightning, who were embarrassed by Pulse in the second round of the season, won 77-51.
The teams are now tied on 25 points after 10 rounds, with the London side trailing on goal difference, as a result of Pulse’s narrow margin of victory, which included a losing bonus point as a result of Pulse’s fourth-quarter surge.
This season, teams that lose by five goals or fewer receive a losing bonus point.
London Mavericks reclaimed the top four after a nail-biting 71-66 victory over Leeds Rhinos earlier.
With just under a minute to go, the Rhinos had a chance to win the third game of the season, but Mavericks’ one-pointer made it a stretch.
The capital club then held their resolve to triumph over Nottingham Forest next weekend in a potentially crucial match for the deciding play-off spots at Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield.
With a 77-53 victory over Cardiff Dragons, League newcomers Forest had boosted their chances of being among the top four prospects on Friday.
Rolene Streutker, a South African goalie, shot 110 shots for the campaign on a successful night.
With only four points from nine games, Cardiff is still at the bottom.
What they said about Pulse v. Lightning
Sam Bird, the head coach for Pulse, said, “I thought Loughborough really got going.” We’re still having trouble finding connections, but some of our players have been completely isolated and shut down by them. I’m working on giving our shooters confidence to go post and shoot, but we both had a great time. Our attack needs to have a little more faith in one another.
Results and elements
Round 10
May 16th, 2019
Nottingham Forest vs. Cardiff Dragons, 53-77
May 18th, Sunday
London Mavericks 66-71 Leeds Rhinos
Loughborough Lightning 53-58 London Pulse
Birmingham Panthers 67-61
Round 11
May 24th, 2019
Nottingham Forest vs. London Mavericks (16:00 BST)
Loughborough Lightning vs. Cardiff Dragons (1900)
May 25th, Sunday,
Manchester Thunder vs. Leeds Rhinos live on BBC Sport (16:00)
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Source: BBC
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