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.
Lightning point guard Chris Jones spoke only days ago about struggling with his mother’s death, wrestling with his own demons, and his hopes of a new start in London – hopes now dashed by his own hand.
They’re 13-2. Unbeaten at home. But they are beatable. They have their flaws, and coach Doug Plumb knows it. He’s working tirelessly to address the team’s weaknesses — and have his troops ready to peak come playoff time.
The Lightning didn’t set a record for wins to start a season, but they’re 3.5 games up on KW Titans in the standings. Those foes will face off Wednesday. That, plus accolades, new signings and more from our hoops columnist Jason Winders
Amir Williams, the Lightning’s premier big man, is an efficient scorer and top shot blocker. As his minutes continue to climb, he just may be the key to the team’s chances at a fifth NBLC title this season.
