Lightning remain undefeated with win over Magic
Perennial MSBL finalists Lakeside Lightning have continued their strong start to the 2013 season by dismantling the Mandurah Magic 114-77 on Saturday night.
It was a strong all around team performance from the Lightning which would have pleased head coach Andy Stewart, with eight players finishing in double figures for scoring.
On the other side of the court, the Magic’s statistics would be leaving head coach Jason Chalk wondering what went wrong after the team was outnumbered in every major category.
The Lightning dominated the game from the outset and took a five point lead into quarter time. Lakeside big man Jarrad Prue asserted his usual dominance on the boards early and looked to provide numerous second chance opportunities for his team.
Mandurah’s only offensive contribution came from big man Taylor Mullenax who had 20 points to half time, however there was little contribution from his teammates. Lakeside outscored the Magic by nine in the second quarter to take a 13 point lead into the main break.
Things didn’t get better for the Magic as Lakeside’s dominance in rebounding proved to be too much for them to counteract. The Lightning were also able to rely on their bench to shoulder some of the scoring burden, something which the Magic couldn’t receive.
A 31-15 final term from the Lightning put the result beyond doubt as the lead pushed out towards the 40 point mark in the closing stages.
Darrel Morgan was the top scorer for the Lightning with 20 points as he led a host of Lakeside players finishing with double figures in points. Prue was also outstanding for the Lightning finishing with 23 rebounds as the team outrebounded the Magic 65-37.
Mullenax led all scorers in the game finishing with 30 points but was unable to get much assistance from his teammates on the scoresheet. The Lightning also converted on 52% of their field goals attempts in comparison to Mandurah’s 37%.
After Round Two the Lightning sit on top of the standings, with a 3-0 record while the Magic drop to 11th with one win and two losses.
Next week sees the Lightning travel to Willetton to take on the Tigers while the Magic head south to take on rivals South West Slammers on Thursday night.
Article by Nathan Winch
Photo by Mick Cronin
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