READING Rockets (14-3) overcame a tough test last weekend with an away win against Team Solent Kestrels 88-81 and an impressive home win against Bradford Dragons 108-85 to keep up the heat on league leaders Team Northumbria (16-3) and second-placed Manchester Magic (14-3).

Manuel Pena Garces’ men now visit basement team Westminster Warriors (0-15) – a team they beat 79-55 two weeks ago – on Sunday (3pm) as they look to extend their winning run to 14 games with nine games of the NBL Division One regular season remaining.

Spanish head coach Peña Garcés was a happy man after their double success. He beamed: “I am really proud of my players after the weekend’s performances.

“We showed great character in both games and played some great basketball, but most importantly came out of the weekend with two wins.

“We are not thinking about anything yet other than keeping the momentum we have going, continuing to put in good performances, but crucially continuing to be better every time we are together; this is the key and we will be working on some things we are not so happy with this week.”

Although winless Westminster are stuck at the foot of the table and heading for relegation, Pena Garces has warned his side must not take their eyes off the ball.

He admitted: “Last time against Westminster, although we won comfortably in the end, we did not give the performance we wanted and we will be looking to change that this time around.

"Getting the win will be the most important thing, of course, but that will come through performance and that’s where our focus will be this week, so we don’t slip up against a team that is fighting for their lives in the division.

“We continue to focus on one practice, one week, and one game at a time whilst enjoying what we are doing. We are really happy, but nothing is won yet so we want more and the players are working so hard to hopefully achieve something special this season.”

Rockets go into Sunday’s match at Capital City Academy with no new injury concerns to date, although shooting guard Joel Keeble looks like he will now be sidelined for the remainder of the season after complications with his wrist operation.