Flyers contain Giants to advance onwards; Riders edge out Sharks in close contest

The game started off strong for the Flyers, who opened up an early 9-0 lead behind the hot shooting of Marcus Delpeche and Mike Miller, on their way to combining for 27 points on the night.

Giants managed to weather the storm and battle back, thanks in part to the scoring efforts of Tajh Green, who got the Giants scoring tally underway with a clean stuff from the baseline.

Maintaining their momentum, the Flyers held a firm 25-18 lead by the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, both teams traded blows as they battled for control of the game. Bristol continued to shoot efficiently from beyond the arc, with V.J. King and Jelani Watson-Gayle turning up when needed.

However, the Giants refused to waiver, with Rahmon Fletcher and Anthony Roberson spearheading the charge.

Exploiting Bristol’s intense defensive appetite, the Giants found themselves at the free-throw line considerably – finishing the first half going 14/17 from the charity stripe.

A last minute burst from the Flyers prevented a Giants takeover, holding a narrow 47-43 hedge, but the game was far from over.

A rollercoaster second half, the Giants constructed a competitive start, though would struggle to put a dent in their 26-point deficit sustained in the first-leg game, leaving them with a mountain to climb.

However, the Manchester team came out fighting and kept the game close during the second half.

Dirk Williams made a crucial three-pointer to get the game tied up. Despite a quieter first half than usual for Williams, the electrifying shooter finished with 18 by the time the buzzer sounded.

Roberson provided additional…