Worthing Thunder let slip a three-point lead late on to go down in their key EBL division one contest at title rivals Mohawks.
Sam Mead's three-pointer edged Thunder 62-59 clear with four minutes to go, having been ten points adrift earlier in the final period.
EJ Harrison led Teesside with 24 points, including 17 in the third quarter, before Corey Jackson finished the job with faultless free throw shooting.
Gaylon Moore had 18 rebounds and was outstanding for Thunder, who trailed 33-28 at the half.
Thunder: Moore 22, Gayle 21, Johnson 19, Butterworth 4, Mead 3, Ugbana 2.
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