Hemel Storm into the semis after overcoming the Dragons

Aaryn Rai top scored for Storm in their win.

Coming off the back of a successful group stage, Storm had to make sure that they would win, with a semi-final game away at Reading Rockets at stake.

Storm withstood Bradford’s early pressure and managed to secure a convincing victory, winning 99-78.

Storm took time to reach their full potential, but in the end their teamwork meant that they took victory against a Dragons side who were tough to break down.

Top scorers: Aaryn Rai, 24pts & 12 rebounds, Hakeem Sylla, 18pts & 15 rebounds, Taylor Johnson 20pts & 9 rebounds.

Storm are now away to Reading Rockets on Saturday (8th) October in the semi-final with a 2pm tip. The next home game is the first NBL Division One League game at home to Bradford Dragons at Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre, 7pm tip off.