Riders coach Paternostro is still waiting on a new deal for next season.
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Leicester Riders will have home advantage when they play Sheffield Sharks in Wednesday's BBL play-offs.
The Riders secured their place after a tense match against Worcester Wolves on Saturday saw them finish in the top four of the BBL.
Leicester coach Rob Paternostro told BBC Radio Leicester: "There was a sense of relief because we deserved the home play-off this year.
"We love playing on our home court, we have been playing really well there."
A home play-off fixture was far from a formality for the Riders as Wolves forced the game into overtime at the John Sanford Centre.
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When the game was on the line, Wierzbicki delivered.
Leicester coach Rob Paternostro
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The Riders had led 96-94 going into the final 51 seconds of regulation time but two free throws from Wolves tied the game.
Leicester eventually came out winners 108-104 much thanks to Brad Wierzbicki's 10 points in the extra period.
Paternostro added: "He scored 41 points in the game and 10 points in overtime, it's a fantastic achievement.
"When the game was on the line, Wierzbicki delivered. He's a special player."
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