The London Lightning take on the Halifax Rainmen, January 10, 2015. (Photo courtesy of KMontgomery via the London Lightning)The London Lightning take on the Halifax Rainmen, January 10, 2015. (Photo courtesy of KMontgomery via the London Lightning)
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Lightning Edge River Lions 125-124

The London Lightning made a comeback in the fourth quarter to down the Niagara River Lions 125-124 on Saturday.

The Lightning trailed the River Lions for the first three quarters of the game, but were able to tie things up at 113-113 with just over four minutes left in the game. Both teams were neck and neck in the final minutes with London coming out ahead by one point.

Akeem Scott led London with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Nick Okorie had 18 points and one rebound.

The Lightning will take on the Orangeville A's next on Friday at 7pm.

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