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Lightning Fight Back to Reclaim Home Court
April 21, 2018 - (St. John's, NFLD) - The London Lightning used tough defense and a grind it out style of play to win a very well-deserved win in St. John's Saturday night. The Lightning fought hard for each other and played as a team to wear down a potent Edge offence. 101-86 was the final. The Lighting Lead the Series 2 games to 1.
Royce White led the way with 24 points and 9 assists, Kyle Johnson added 22 points off the bench, Garrett Williamson and Ryan Anderson Both scored 11, and Doug Herring Jr. had 10.
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Hurricanes Blowout Magic to Take 2-0 Series Lead
April 21, 2018 - Shutting down one dominant scorer is usually a tough assignment for any team, but Moncton had to contend with three dominant Hurricanes on Saturday. Antoine Mason, Tyrone Watson and Billy White all scored at least 20 points to fuel the Hurricanes dominant win 121-97 win over the Moncton Magic.
The Hurricanes opened the game with a blistering 40-point quarter and never looked back. As a team, they shot almost 55 per cent from the field and 43 per cent from three. They dominated the glass, outrebounding the Magic 52-35 and ... Full StoryMore from the National Basketball League of Canada
Lighting Shock Edge, 101 - 86
April 21, 2018 - Playing at home for the first time in two weeks, the St. John's Edge could not capitalize on their home court advantage as the team dropped a 101-86 game to the London Lightning Saturday evening.
The team burst out of the gate red hot in front of the home crowd, as Ryan Reid made the first basket of the game and the Edge remained strong to take a 27-21 lead into the end of the first quarter.
London found its game late in the second quarter as the team put up 30 points, despite St. John's limiting Royce White to just fo... Full StoryMore from the National Basketball League of Canada
Hannahs Focusing on Body Maintenance, the Basketball Tournament in First Pro Offseason
April 20, 2018 - Dusty Hannahs entered his professional career with the reputation of a marksman, and he proved that archetype in his 47 games (13 starts) with the Memphis Hustle. Hannahs' overall averages (9.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists) were weighed down by a smaller role early in the season and not indicative of his play as he was the only player in the NBA G League this season to shoot at least 44 percent (.441) from three-point range and 90 percent (.905) from the free throw line.
When Hannahs got his first chances early on, h... Full StoryMore from the NBA G League
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- Halifax on Fire, Takes 2-0 Series Lead - Moncton Magic (NBL Canada) April 21
- Lightning Fight Back to Reclaim Home Court - London Lightning (NBL Canada) April 21
- Hurricanes Blowout Magic to Take 2-0 Series Lead - Halifax Hurricanes (NBL Canada) April 21
- Lighting Shock Edge, 101 - 86 - St. John's Edge (NBL Canada) April 21
- Hannahs Focusing on Body Maintenance, the Basketball Tournament in First Pro Offseason - Memphis Hustle (G League) April 20
- Halifax Comes back Strong for the Win - Moncton Magic (NBL Canada) April 20
- Edge Tie Series in London - St. John's Edge (NBL Canada) April 19
- Lightning Come Back Too Late, Fall to Edge - London Lightning (NBL Canada) April 19
- Hurricanes Take Game 1 with Dramatic Comeback Win over Moncton Magic - Halifax Hurricanes (NBL Canada) April 19
- Division Finals Series Preview - Moncton Magic (NBL Canada) April 19
- Justin Patton Injury Update - Iowa Wolves (G League) April 19
- Stockton City Council Approves Kings G League Franchise Lease Agreement, Team Reveals Identity - Stockton Kings (G League) April 18
- NBA G League Sets Records Across the Board During Historic 17th Season - (G League) April 18
- Seattle Adds Khaalia Hillsman, Emily Potter to Training Camp Roster - Seattle Storm (WNBA) April 18
- Lightning and Edge Battle It out in Double Overtime in Game One - London Lightning (NBL Canada) April 18
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