Leicester Riders secured a 97-87 win over Sheffield Sharks in SLB action, finishing the game strongly to claim a 10-point victory. The final score reflected Leicester’s ability to generate timely offense and maintain control in the decisive stages, even as Sheffield kept pressure on through high-efficiency scoring inside the arc and a standout individual performance from N. Kern. K. Johnson led the way for Leicester with a game-high 34 points, providing the primary scoring punch for the Riders. He was supported by F. Boardman-Raffet, who added 21 points, and Aaron Joseph Menzies, who contributed 13 points. That balanced support helped Leicester withstand Sheffield’s challenges and build enough separation to close out the contest. For Sheffield, N. Kern delivered an excellent scoring performance with 32 points, while Fahro Alihodzic added 14 points. The Sharks shot efficiently overall, listed at 31-of-48 from the field, but their outside shooting was a major limitation, as they went just 3-of-21 from three-point range. Leicester, meanwhile, made better use of the perimeter, hitting 6-of-17 from beyond the arc. The result gives Leicester an important SLB victory and underlines the value of their top-end scoring when Johnson is in rhythm. Sheffield will take positives from Kern’s production and their overall field-goal efficiency, but the Sharks will need to improve their three-point shooting and late-game execution to turn competitive performances into wins going forward.