WINDSOR, ON - The Windsor Express defeated the Oshawa Power, 88-85, on a last-second three-point shot made by Darren Duncan in front of the hometown fans at the WFCU Centre, March 2.
Duncan, who finished the game with 20 points, 12 assists and four rebounds made the game-winner after the Power had tied the score with only 18 seconds left. The Express held a double-digit lead for most of the game but a well-placed timeout call by Bill Jones set the stage for the last-second theatrics that ensued.
Chris Commons led all Express scorers with 21 points in the victory while newly signed forward DeAndre Thomas contributed five points, seven rebounds and four assists in his first game with Windsor while playing a significant role on the defensive side of the ball.
Recently released forward, Lester Prosper was signed on March 1 by Oshawa and played minimal minutes in his first game with the Power. Mark Gomillia led his team in scoring with 21 points while guard Nick Okorie chipped in 20 points to go along with nine assists.
The Express now hold the fifth and final playoff spot in the National Basketball League of Canada with an 18-18 record, right behind the Power and Halifax Rainmen who both own 18-17 records.
The Express will head to the General Motors Centre in Oshawa for a rematch on Wednesday, March 6 before heading back home for their final three games of the regular season.
The Express hosts the London Lightning on Friday, March 8 at 7PM.
As always, children under 13 are free with each paying adult.
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