The Championship playoffs were beyond reach though as the Thunder succumbed to second place Reading Rockets in the showpiece final at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena, losing by 4 points 103–99.
Despite their aspirations, the Thunder could not secure a playoff spot; they fell short against second-place Reading Rockets in the final match held at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena. The game ended with a score of 103 to 99, with the Rockets winning by 4 points.