A shortened NBLC season — the first action in over 700 days — had a bit of everything, writes columnist Jason Winders. And it was all welcome. It meant the return of hoops — and some normalcy — to the Forest City.

The Lightning, who escaped with an OT win Sunday in Game 2, can clinch the 2022 NBLC title on the road Wednesday. But a scrappy, undermanned K-W Titans squad will not make it easy.

The Lightning will take a 1-0 series lead into Sunday’s Game 2 against the K-W Titans in the NBLC Finals. But it was far from an easy win Friday, and they’ll need to make adjustments as the series continues.

Can the Lightning cap off a dominant season by winning an NBLC championship? Only the K-W Titans stand in the way of London capturing a fifth title — in the league’s 10th anniversary season.

The Lightning open the playoffs Sunday against the Windsor Express in a best-of-five first-round series. What should fans expect?

A big road win in Sudbury had to boost the Bolts’ confidence as they prepare for playoffs; Plenty of Lightning players are up for potential awards; The playoff schedule is set.

With only two games left, the Lightning are making adjustments and planning for playoffs; Is Chris Jones still in the picture? A breakdown of year one of the NBLC-TBL partnership.

The injuries have mounted. They’ve played with a short bench. Fortunately, their schedule has lightened. With four games remaining, the Lightning are hoping to peak for playoffs come mid-May

Gone is All-Star Chris Jones. In is three-point threat Ryan Taylor. Point guard Jaylon Tate has been great, but he may need to be greater for Lightning down the stretch.