Fourth Quarter Comeback Gives Express 2-0 Lead
March 10, 2015 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Windsor Express News Release
(WINDSOR, ON) A late push thrusted the Windsor Express to a 107-93 victory over the Mississauga Power on Tuesday night at the WFCU Centre.
Windsor holds serve and is now up 2-0 in this best of five conference semifinal.
The Express took control early in the game, leading all the way through the first quarter, closing with a 24-21 advantage.
It was Mississauga's turn in the second, tying the game on the first shot of the frame and building a lead as large as 10 points before heading into the locker room leading Windsor 48-40.
The Express chipped away throughout the third quarter, taking the lead back at 66-64 when Tony Bennett nailed a three pointer with 1:44 left.
Mississauga's Omar Strong answered with a three of his own a minute later to knot the game at 69-69 before two Paul Cooper free throws put the Power up 71-70 heading to the fourth.
From there, Windsor had their best quarter of the game, taking it to Mississauga 37-22 to close out the victory.
Quinnel Brown dropped a game-high 28 points, while Chris Commons grabbed 24 points of his own.
For the second game in a row, Ryan Anderson (12 points, 11 rebounds) and Bennett (22 points, 11 rebounds) each finished with double doubles.
Windsor looks for a series sweep this Thursday, March 12th at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga.
Game time is at 7:30 pm.
The Express will be hosting a viewing party at Buffalo Wild Wings at Devonshire Mall on Thursday night for Game 3 of the series.
2015 Windsor Express single game playoff tickets are available online at www.windsorexpress.ca or by phone at 519-800-3665.
They can also be purchased at the TekSavvy.com Box Office inside the WFCU Centre or at www.wfcu-centre.com.
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