The London Lightning take on the Brampton A's, November 9, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Bryan Lock)The London Lightning take on the Brampton A's, November 9, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Bryan Lock)
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Lightning Top A's To Advance

By Kirk Dickinson
May 7, 2016 - 2:14am

The London Lightning beat the Orangeville A's 132-125 to sweep their first round NBL playoff series 3-0 on Friday.

The Lightning held a narrow three point lead at the end of the first quarter, but the A's took a 63-54 advantage going into halftime. The A's were still up 95-89 in the third, but London rallied in the final frame to take back and hold the lead for the win.

Akeem Scott scored a game high 39 points for London, while Garrett Williamson put of 22 points and had six rebounds.

The Lightning will now face the Windsor Express in the second round of the playoffs.

 

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