The Windsor Express fell 99-97 to the Brampton A's in Game 1 of the NBL Central Conference finals.
On Thursday, the A's led the Express by three points at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to 44-38 at halftime. The Express fought their way back from a 14-point deficit going into the fourth but couldn't score one extra basket in the final minutes to tie the game.
Chris Commons was named player of the game for Windsor with 23 points and five rebounds.
The Express will take on the A's again for Game 2 on Saturday at 7pm.