Lightning Defeat River Lions
January 14, 2016 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
London Lightning News Release
London Lightning go Strong to the Hoop vs. the Niagara River Lions
(London Lightning)
(LONDON, Ontario) - Thursday night at Budweiser Gardens, in front of 2,620 fans, the London Lightning defeated the Niagara River Lions 107-93.
The Lightning now have a 5-2 record and maintain their lead atop the Central Division.
Stephen Maxwell had another double-double (26 points, 13 rebounds) while Tyshawn Patterson added 21 points.
This was Akeem Wright's first game at Budweiser Gardens as a member of the London Lightning, ending with 19 points.
Of newcomer Akeem Wright, Coach Julius said, "He's a tremendous player, he's a veteran, he's mature, he knows how to play, and you can tell because he made something out of nothing."
"I think tonight I was a little bit sharper, I think with four days of practice and looking at film and reading the playbook, I was a little sharper today," said Wright of his play. "I love the atmosphere here, this is one of the reasons why I wanted to come here."
Nick Okorie and Garrett Williamson split the duty of dishing the ball, leading the team with 6 assists each.
The London Lightning head out on a three-game road trip, starting with the Orangeville A's on Saturday night, the Niagara River Lions Wednesday and the Windsor Express Friday night . The Bolts will be back at Budweiser Gardens Saturday to face the Orangeville A's. The team will be wearing custom camo printed jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game with all proceeds going to the St Joseph's Health Care Foundation's Fund for Parkwood Veteran's Hospital
Tip-off is 7:00 p.m. and tickets are available through Budweiser Gardens Box Office.
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