Lightning struck the Sudbury Five in London on Thursday night, as the squad came out on the losing end of a close game that ended with a final score of 108-105.
While the game seemingly could have went either way, the Sudbury Five carried the lead in the final stretches of the game, but the London Lightning battled back with just over a minute left in the game to steal the victory.
Dexter Williams Jr. had a game-high 30 points, while Jeremy Harris piled up 28 and Jason Calliste and Josiah Moore added 12 each for the Five, who were hampered late by a shortened bench after three players fouled out and Marcel White was ejected.
Dexter Williams Jr. had a game-high 30 points, while Jeremy Harris put up 28 points and Jason Calliste and Josiah Moore added 12 each for the Five. Having three players foul out and another ejected from the game might have been contributing factors, said the team in media reports.
The loss puts the Sudbury Five regular season record to four wins and seven losses.
The London Lightning now have a 10-game win streak in 2022, with no losses.
The Five are now preparing to take on the Titans on home court on Saturday at Sudbury Community Arena. Tip off is at 7 p.m.
