CRYSTAL Palace-based basketball side London Lions defeated Mersey Tigers 88-79, with 18-year-old Jordan Spencer scoring a season high of 21 points.

The win puts the Lions back in a play-off spot and ended the streak of losses after injuries beset the team.

Spencer’s tally included five three-pointers, while Adrien Sturt added 17 and nine rebounds.

On Friday evening the Lions host Cheshire Pheonix at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (7.30pm).

For more information on the club, visit londonlionsbasketball.com

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