WORCESTER Wolves will be looking to avoid a repeat of the 89-77 defeat they suffered last time out against Plymouth Raiders when the two sides meet at the Plymouth Pavilions tonight (7.30pm) Prior to their back-to-back games against Sheffield Sharks, Wolves went down 110-102 at Marshall MK Lions.

Worcester player-coach Skouson Harker was disappointed with his team’s display against the Lions.

He said: “Anthony Paez had a strong game and I also was good — but for only three quarters.

“Our whole team did not deliver in the fourth when it mattered most though.

“We had trouble defending down the stretch and having four key guys on four fouls for most of the fourth makes it difficult to win.

“Lions were very good though and they looked fresh after some time off.”

Dru Lasker had a huge night for the Raiders when the two sides met in October, draining 32 points, while Gaylon Moore had 16.

Wolves’ scoring was spread around with five players in double figures. Raiders coach Gary Stronach is expecting an interesting game at the Pavilions.

He said: “Wolves are a high-octane, offensive-minded team, and we’ll need to stick to our philosophy of defence.

“It’s an interesting clash of styles, and when we played them earlier in the season they were without Anthony Paez.

“He fits in well with their style and does a good job for them. I like their point guard Will Funn and they are a good team.”

Having played Guildford in the two-leg BBL Cup semi-final, Stronach is looking forward to returning to league action and hoping for a repeat of the display which saw them beat league champions Eagles on Saturday.

He added: “It’s our fourth game in eight days, which is tough. I was delighted with the way we played against Newcastle.

“That win was important, but we now have to take care of Worcester.”