Sudbury, ON – December 30, 2024 – In an electrifying clash at the Sudbury Arena, the London Lightning faced off against the Sudbury Five, ultimately falling 91-108. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 4-4, but the Five’s strong performance propelled them to victory, improving their standing to 5-2.
The game kicked off with a competitive first quarter, where the Sudbury Five took an early lead with a score of 23-21. The Lightning struggled to find their rhythm, trailing the Five throughout the game. Sudbury’s offense was firing on all cylinders, particularly in the second and third quarters, where they outscored London 29-15 and 34-27, respectively.
Key Performers:
– Ja’myrin Jackson of the Sudbury Five was the standout player, scoring an impressive 35 points while contributing 11 rebounds and 2 assists.
– Jalon (JD) Miller added 25 points, showcasing his scoring ability and helping his team maintain the lead.
– For the Lightning, Paul Parks led the team with 22 point
s off the bench, while Chris Jones and Marcus Ottey added 15 and 13 points, respectively.
s off the bench, while Chris Jones and Marcus Ottey added 15 and 13 points, respectively.Team Statistics:
– Field Goals: London Lightning shot 36.7% (33-90) compared to Sudbury Five’s 45.5% (40-88).
– Three-Point Shooting: The Lightning made 33.3% (10-30) of their three-point attempts, while the Five excelled at 40.0% (12-30).
– Free Throws: The Lightning converted 78.9% (15-19) from the line, whereas Sudbury struggled at 55.2% (16-29).
Despite a valiant effort, the Lightning could not overcome Sudbury’s substantial lead, which peaked at 27 points in the third quarter. The game featured a total of 3 ties and 5 lead changes, but the Five’s dominance in the paint, scoring 52 points compared to London’s 38, ultimately sealed the Lightning’s fate.
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