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Oshawa Power Lose in Overtime to their Rivals in the Battle of the 401 129-117

Category: Basketball Published on Monday, 06 February 2012 13:06 Written by Drew Ebanks

Oshawa PowerThe Oshawa Power lost a tough one on the road against the league‟s best team the London Lighting in overtime 129-117.

The Power started off slowly on the road in a raucous John Labatt Centre against their Ontario rivals, but battled back the rest of the way to make it a close game down the stretch. Clutch jump shots made by all-star candidate Omari Johnson and Canadian point guard Tut Ruach helped the Power force overtime.

“We got back to what makes us a good team and that's defend and rebound,” said coach Robert Brickey after the game. “When we do those two things we are a pretty good team.”

Reigning NBL Canada Player of the Week Brandon Robinson continued his terrific play recording 27 points and 6 rebounds. Number one overall draft pick Morgan Lewis matched Robinson's total with 27 points of his own and added 8 rebounds.

The Lightning got a clutch performance from Eddie Smith who came off the bench and poured in a game high 32 points and 7 assists. Tim Ellis added 29 points and a team-high 11 rebounds.

The next Power home game is Thursday February 9 as they take on the Moncton Miracles and former Oshawa Power player Akeem Wright.

Power Glance 
Record: 10-19

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