London Lions vs Newcastle Eagles — 88:69, SLB
SLB
Sunday, May 3, 2026 • Copper Box Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Lions | 18 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 88 |
| Newcastle Eagles | 20 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 69 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | London Lions | Newcastle Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/73 | 21/56 |
| 3-Pointers | 8/29 | 6/26 |
| Free Throws | 16/22 | 21/34 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 34 |
| Assists | 24 | 11 |
| Steals | 6 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 14 |
Box Score
Top scorers
E. Kanwei
18 PTS · 9 REB · 0 AST
Hammond Deion Devante
14 PTS · 1 REB · 0 AST
C. Long
14 PTS · 7 REB · 0 AST
London Lions
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. ReynoldsS | 24:45 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4-9 | 1-5 | 1-1 |
| Chaundee Brown Jr.S | 18:03 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 4-4 |
| Tarik PhillipS | 15:11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2-9 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| E. PriceS | 14:33 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| J. ScottS | 12:41 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| A. Rai | 18:53 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 4-4 |
| Kameron McGusty | 18:15 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Deane Williams | 16:58 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| O. Soko | 16:42 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 3-8 |
| Morayoninuoluwa Soluade | 16:32 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| C. Sandy | 15:15 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| M. Adamu | 12:12 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 41 | 24 | 32-73 | 8-29 | 16-22 |
Newcastle Eagles
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. LongS | 38:40 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 4-11 | 1-4 | 5-5 |
| Gus OkaforS | 37:24 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4-12 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
| E. KanweiS | 31:39 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 6-10 | 0-1 | 6-14 |
| J. Ward-HibbertS | 31:04 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3-12 | 0-5 | 5-6 |
| M. ClarkeS | 5:52 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sauveur Kande | 29:19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Hammond Deion Devante | 26:02 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 3-3 |
| Totals | 69 | 34 | 11 | 21-56 | 6-26 | 21-34 |
Game Recap
London Lions produced a convincing 88-69 win over the Newcastle Eagles in SLB action, controlling the contest well enough to finish with a 19-point margin. London’s balance and efficiency were central to the result, as they generated 24 assists and maintained a strong presence on the glass with 41 rebounds. The Lions’ ball movement helped them create quality looks and keep Newcastle under pressure across the game.
Key Takeaways
- →The London Lions have a significant advantage in Net Rating (14
- →The London Lions have a strong home record and a superior net rating, indicating they are likely to win
- →The London Lions have a strong home record and superior form, with a recent pattern of wins (WWLWW) compared to Newcastle's struggles (LLLWL)
- →The London Lions have a significant advantage with a higher Courtframe Power Index and a strong home record
- →The London Lions have a strong home record and superior defensive metrics, with a DRtg of 95