London Lightning win NBL Championship 116-92

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London Ontario, Canada - March 25, 2012. London Lightning coach and NBL coach of year Michael Ray Richardson during the first half of game five when the Lightning were trailing the Halifax Rainmen.

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London Lightning DeAnthony Bowden (0) is fouled as he drives to the basket. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win.

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Josep Claros Canals endures teasing from some of more than 5000 fans that packed into the John Labatt Centre for game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92.

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Eddie Smith of the London Lightning goes up for a basket in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92.

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London Ontario, Canada - March 25, 2012. Eddie Smith (20) of the London Lightning prepares for a shot in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92.

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Tyrone Levett (32) of the Halifax Rainmen collects a rebound from Eddie Smith in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game.

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London Ontario, Canada - March 25, 2012. More than 5000 fans packed into the John Labatt Centre and made their presence known when ever the Halifax Rainmen went to the line for a free throw.

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DeAnthony Bowden (0) eludes a Halifax Rainmen player in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win.

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Chris Hagan (6) of the Halifax Rainmen eludes an outstretched Gabe Freeman in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win.

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Chris Hagan (6) goes up for a basket in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game.

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London Lightning player and league MVP Gabe Freeman goes up for a basket in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win.

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DeAnthony Bowden (0) looks for a pass as he drives up the court in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win.

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Chris Hagan (6) looks for a lane in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win the National Basketball League of Canada's championship.

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DeAnthony Bowden (0) is fouled as he goes up for a basket. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win the National Basketball League of Canada's championship.

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London Ontario, Canada - March 25, 2012. London Lightning player and League MVP Gabe Freeman goes up for a shot in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win.

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London Ontario, Canada - March 25, 2012. Taliek Brown (8) of the Halifax Rainmen takes a shot in game five. The London Lightning defeated the Halifax Rainmen 116-92 in the fifth and deciding game to win.

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In front of more than 5000 fans the London Lighting defeated the Halifax Rainmen to win the first National Basketball League of Canada Championship. The Lightning won in a fifth and final game 116-92.