Royce White in game action with the London Lightning (Photo courtesy of London Lightning/NBL Canada)Royce White in game action with the London Lightning (Photo courtesy of London Lightning/NBL Canada)
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Lightning Top Hurricanes 105-92 In Game 3

The London Lightning battled back to beat the Halifax Hurricanes 105-92 on Tuesday and take a 2-1 series lead in the NBL Canada Finals.

London scored a 27-25 advantage in the first quarter but Halifax fought in the second to take a 49-44 lead going into halftime.

The Lightning started the second half by gaining a two point lead over the Hurricanes, but Halifax retook the lead by ten points with 5:54 left in the quarter. The Hurricanes remained ahead 79-70 heading into the final frame.

London surged in the fourth to gain a 83-79 lead with 8:26 left in the game, and continued their momentum to win with a 14 point advantage.

Ryan Anderson led London with 33 points, ten assists and seven rebounds.

The two teams return to the court on Thursday for Game 4 at 7pm in Halifax.

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