The BBL Trophy final at the Guildford Spectrum on Sunday will decide the second piece of silverware of the season, with Newcastle Eagles the red-hot favourites.
When the Guildford Heat blew away the Plymouth Raiders in the Cup semi-finals three weeks ago, they were among the hottest teams in the BBL, and would have been fancying their chances at home. But, since then, they have lost three out of four, although that one win was a surprising performance over a strong Everton side.
The latest loss at Plymouth on Saturday was a particularly miserable affair, because the Heat were never in it.
In contrast, Newcastle have won seven in a row.
The duel features an intriguing back-court clash, with the Eagles' Trey Moore up against Heat playmaker EJ Harrison.
The Heat were always facing an uphill task but a sold-out Spectrum may prove their biggest advantage. It probably won't be enough, though.
Pops Mensah-Bonsu was on a high after being part of the Great Britain team who qualified last autumn for the European Championships for the first time.
He then joined a top European side, Badalona, but was controversially released injured by the Spanish side.
Things are tough in world club Basketball at the moment, because of the financial constraints so Pops was grateful when the NBA's San Antonio Spurs signed him on a 10-day contract in February.
He lasted just eight days, but has now signed on for the rest of the season with the slumping Toronto Raptors .
The Raptors have lost their way in spectacular fashion after their steady progress of the last three seasons, and need help from wherever possible.
With Pops' high-energy contribution, the Londoner may be just what the Raptors need. Meanwhile, Great Britain will benefit with another of their men playing at the highest level, and in good shape for Poland next summer.
