
Around the Perimeter: Bench spark and balanced attack
Can the 9-0 Lightning set a new record? Sudbury and Windsor stand in their way, but a pair of wins this week would give them best start in league history.

Can the 9-0 Lightning set a new record? Sudbury and Windsor stand in their way, but a pair of wins this week would give them best start in league history.

It’s Sudbury and Syracuse this week for the Lightning, who seek to extend their perfect 7-0 start. Shots still aren’t falling, but clamp-down defense, columnist Jason Winders says, has made the difference.

Mo Bolden left the Lightning abruptly in Feb. 2020. No one knew how much he was struggling — with the loss of his father, his divorce, and his mental health. He’s in a better place today, and he’s helping youth athletes — on and off the court.

It’s a busy three-game week — all at home — for the Lightning, who are still coming into their own. Columnist Jason Winders has all the latest news and notes.

All arena restrictions have been removed — just in time for the London Lightning home opener. In fact, they’ll play 5 games at the Bud in 9 days.

A Family Day win was nice, but Coach Plumb says the Lightning have a lot to work on. Next up is rival Windsor on Saturday.

10 thoughts from columnist Jason Winders on the tipoff (finally) of the NBLC 10th anniversary season

Audley Stephenson, commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada, talks about returning to the court, the long road to get there, and his passion for the league.

In his return to London, Lightning basketball head coach Doug Plumb is recruiting for conditioning and hard-nosed talent to hit the ground running in 2022.

Columnist Jason Winders takes a look back at the last time the Lightning hit the hardcourt. Plus, notes from around the basketball — and sports — world.