Lightning Highlights Tonight's Storm-Y Weather
Published on December 2, 2011 under National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
London Lightning News Release
In what was the first ever meeting between the visiting London Lightning and Summerside Storm, London won the NBL Canada game, 115-105 in front of 1,628 fans. The win keeps London atop the league standings, while the Storm drop a game under .500 with their 6th loss of the season.
"It was a good game and was even better that we came back and won," explained Coach Richardson of a game in which his team trailed until the fourth quar- ter. "During the first half we walked in quick sand. We gave up 25 offensive rebounds which is too much. They outrebounded us in the game 62-48. The only thing that ended up bringing us back was our defense. On the positive side anytime you can come back and win on the road is a great thing. It was a great team effort to pull out the win"
Statistically, the numbers reveal a tight game: only one personal foul separated the teams; both London and PEI used 10 players, and each team had 18 as- sists. However, London featured a whopping seven players that scored in double digits on the night. Eddie Smith lead the way with a stat line of 23 points, 8 helpers, and 6 boards - and he came off the bench!
Smith had this to say about his performance, "I got a starting spot in the second half and was able to become a leader on offense. The key to coming back for our team was to play defense, so when I got back on the court I wanted to make sure that was my top priority. My offensive game just came naturally after we got a couple stops."
The Lightning travel to Moncton to face the Miracles in their second game on the road tomorrow, Saturday, December 3rd.
National Basketball League of Canada Stories from December 2, 2011
- Lightning Highlights Tonight's Storm-Y Weather - London Lightning
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- Miracles Fall to Kebs - Moncton Miracles
- Summerside Unable to Shake 3 Game Curse - Summerside Storm
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