Power Lose Heartbreaker in Windsor
February 22, 2015 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Mississauga Power News Release
(Windsor, ON - ) After 4 games in 6 days, playing in 3 different provinces and being stuck in a snowstorm, the Power arrived in Windsor at 4 a.m. this morning to send one message: "WE WILL FIGHT". The Power held the lead for the majority of the second half but lost the game in the last seconds as the Express completed a late comeback for the 104-103 win. Tyrone Garland led the Power with 23 points and 2 rebounds. Omar Strong chipped in with 22 points and 5 assists while Marcus Capers added 19 points with 14 rebounds and 2 blocks.
The Power got off to a strong start, knocking down jump shots and holding a small lead over the Express until the midway point of the quarter. The Power's five point lead was erased after the Express went on a 10-0 run. The Power stayed aggressive as the Express took a small 26-22 lead after the 1st quarter.
In the 2nd quarter, the Power got a huge lift from Omar Strong, who scored 15 points in the quarter. Strong was able to convert on three triples in addition to splitting the defense for a floater. The Power outscored the Express 30-24, taking a 52-50 lead into the half.
The Express and the Power would exchange leads in the 3rd quarter as both teams were looking to gain control of the game. Tyrone Garland knocked down two three pointers in the last minutes of the quarter to help the Power take their largest lead of the quarter into the final frame, 78-73.
The Power were able to take advantage of multiple lapses in the Windsor defense at the start of the 4th quarter. Marcus Capers converted on two slam dunks in the first three minutes to help the Power build a six point lead, the Power's largest of the game. The Power stayed aggressive, scoring off of back door cuts by both Tyrone Garland and Marcus Capers to keep the Express at arm's distance. In the final 30 seconds of the game, Brian Oliver was able to find Marcus Capers behind the defense for a layup to give the Power a four point lead with just ten seconds remaining. Tony Bennett quickly knocked down a three for the Express followed by a steal by Ryan Anderson who found Quinnel Brown for a layup to give the Express a one point lead. Omar Strong miraculously scored on a half court desperation three pointer but was waved off as the buzzer had gone and the Express escaped with the one point victory.
The Power return to the Hershey Centre on February 27th for the final regular season home game against the Moncton Miracles.
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