First Half: A Tight Battle The game began with both teams trading baskets, as Lightning managed a slim 14-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. Oddities' W. Day kept his team in contention with 10 first-half points, while Lightning relied on the consistent scoring of L. Carter and Wilkins. By halftime, the teams were locked in at 20 points each for the second quarter, with Lightning holding a narrow 34-31 advantage.

Second Half: Lightning Pull Away The third quarter mirrored the first, with Lightning edging the Oddities 14-11 thanks to key plays from Rice and Wilkins. However, it was the final quarter where Lightning truly shone. Their defensive intensity and clinical finishing outscored the Oddities 20-9 in the closing period, sealing the win with authority.

Key Performances

• Lightning: L. Carter was the standout, pouring in 22 points on 52.9% shooting, including four three-pointers, and adding six rebounds and one steal. Wilkins contributed 17 points, going an impressive 77.8% from inside the arc. Rice added 13 points and four assists, rounding out a balanced offensive attack.

• Oddities: W. Day was the top performer for the home team, tallying 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists, keeping his team in the game until the final stretch. Walker added a solid 8 points and 7 rebounds, but the Oddities struggled to find scoring depth.

Team Stats

• Shooting Efficiency: Lightning shot 45.2% from the field compared to the Oddities' 37.0%.

• Rebounding Battle: Lightning edged out 18-15 in defensive rebounds, with both teams securing nine offensive boards.

• Turnovers and Steals: Lightning forced 17 Oddities turnovers while committing just 14 of their own, leveraging eight steals to disrupt their opponents' rhythm.

Despite a valiant effort from the Oddities, Lightning's depth and balanced team play proved too much to overcome. With this victory, Lightning continues to solidify their position at the top of the standings, while the Oddities will look to regroup and bounce back in their next outing.