London Lightning battle back from ugly first half to top KW

The London Lightning’s first quarter in nearly two years at Budweiser Gardens was a horror show. But the second half? It was a (chef’s kiss) masterpiece London dug themselves out of an early 24-2 deficit to run away from the KW Titans 104-90 for their third straight win to start the National Basketball League of […]

London Lightning: The Bolts are back (and so far unbeaten)

The London Lightning are the only unbeaten team left in the National Basketball League of Canada. The Bolts improved to 2-0 with a 115-92 win in Windsor Saturday night, their second straight road victory. They play their first home game in nearly two years at Budweiser Gardens this Saturday (7 p.m. tip-off against the KW […]

London Lightning squeak out win in season opener

The London Lightning’s first game in nearly two years ended in a heart-stopping win. Joel Kindred’s three-ball pulled the KW Titans within a single point late in the fourth quarter, but Jaylon Tate hit a pair of clutch free throws in the dying seconds to secure a 110-108 victory in National Basketball League of Canada […]

SEASON PREVIEW: London Lightning are back in pared-down league

Tip-off is no start over. The London Lightning aim to make that clear. Sure, the National Basketball League of Canada has been whittled down to an all-Ontario, four-team loop for now, but the two-year wait for its 10th season shouldn’t have a first-time feel. “I wouldn’t say it’s starting from scratch,” Bolts head coach Doug […]