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Lions Roar to Super League Basketball Trophy Win
2 Feb
Summary
- London Lions secured the Super League Basketball Trophy, defeating Newcastle Eagles.
- The Lions maintained a lead despite a second-half comeback from the Eagles.
- Terrell Burden Jr was the top scorer with 20 points in a losing effort.
London Lions have secured the Super League Basketball Trophy, triumphing over the defending champions Newcastle Eagles with a final score of 74-68. This marks the Lions' second Super League Basketball Trophy win, adding to their championship title streak over the past three seasons.
The Lions established dominance early, achieving a commanding 45-28 lead by halftime. However, the Eagles orchestrated a spirited comeback in the second half, reducing the deficit to a mere five points with less than a minute remaining.
Despite the Eagles' persistent efforts to close the gap, the London Lions managed to maintain their composure and extend their lead to six points by the final buzzer. Terrell Burden Jr of the Newcastle Eagles was the game's top scorer, contributing 20 points, alongside six rebounds and six assists in a valiant but unsuccessful effort. For the victorious London Lions, Chaundee Brown Jr led his team's scoring with 15 points.
