GRITTY, not pretty, perhaps best described Mildura Heat's victory over Melton Thoroughbreds on Saturday, but coach Sammy Gazzo will take the points.

A double-double of 17 points and 18 rebounds from towering import Tyjhai Byers helped the Heat to a fifth-straight win with a 91-82 victory on their home court.

The win moves them to third on the Big V Basketball Division 2 men's ladder with three h...