Robinson Drops 32 Points in Express Win, 107-99
May 17, 2016 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Windsor Express News Release
Windsor Express Challenge the London Lightning
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(WINDSOR, ON)- The Windsor Express headed back to Windsor for Game 3 of the Central Conference Finals, looking for a series lead after a loss on Sunday. Brandon Robinson put up a game high 32 points to fuel Windsor to a 107-99 win, giving the Express a 2-1 series lead.
Brandon Robinson started off the game with a three to get the Express rolling, but the Lightning went on a 9-0 run to take control of the first. The Lightning finished the first quarter with a one point lead, 27-26.
The second quarter was the turning point, after Shaquille Keith finished a three point play, giving Windsor the lead 31-30 with 10:16 left. Chris Commons erased London's lead after a three pointer with less than four minutes remaining. Windsor went into halftime with a 53-51 advantage.
The Express started off the second half with three foul shots made by Brandon Robinson. Akeem Wright responded with a three pointer to bring the score within two, 56-54. The Express pulled away, and led by as much as 11 with less than five minutes remaining. Sherron Collins hit a buzzer beater at the end of the quarter to keep Windsor in the lead, 81-75.
Windsor continued their strong efforts to maintain the lead. Tony Bennett extended the lead by as much as 12, 101-89 with 2:45 left in the game. Windsor was able to walk away with a 107-99 victory and a 2-1 series lead.
Tony Bennett put up 21 points in the win. Chris Commons added 19 points of his own, as well as 13 rebounds for a double double.
Shaquille Keith and Sherron Collins came off the bench and put up 11 points apiece.
Akeem Wright led the Lightning with 22 points.
Garrett Williamson added 21 points of his own, and 11 rebounds for a double double.
The Windsor Express will return to The WFCU Centre for Game 4 of the Conference Finals on Thursday, May 19th for a 7:30pm game start.
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