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 Down Miracles 135-130

The London Lightning extended their win streak to eight games on Saturday with a 135-130 win over the Moncton Miracles.

The Lightning started off to a slow start but managed to take a 35-32 lead in the first quarter.  Moncton surged upwards to take a three point lead at halftime, but fell behind with a four point deficit in the third.  London kept ahead in the final frame with Nick Okorie hitting a three pointer with less that ten seconds left, putting the Lightning ahead by five points.

Okorie led London with 33 points, while Stephen Maxwell had 24 points and 11 rebounds.

The Lightning will take on the Island Storm next on Sunday at 2pm.

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