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Lightning StrikesBeat N.Y. Guard 102-101ayoferne3itxtorl’ttoedBy Robert Eller Sports EditorEdmond Lawrence took a lob pass from Melvin Watkins and scored with two seconds remaining on the clock to give the Carolina Lightning a 121-120 victory over the New York Guard last Monday night in the Winston Salem Coliseum. The win was the teams third in three games at home this season and kept Carolina atop the Southern Division of the A ABA with a 7-1 record. The Guard, now 2-2 in the Northern Division, shot 79 percent from the field in the first quarter and led 38-25 at itsconclusion. In the secondIs.asleI’tla)ry?rrsquarter Edmond Law- “ rence and Bob Bigelow scored 10 points each bringing the Lightning to within one at the half, 64-63.Norton Barnhill took over the third quarter scoring 12 points, pulling down 7 rebounds, dealingout five assists and blocking three shots in a*Chronicle Staff Photoltning guard Melvin Watkins fires jun lane in teams’ latest victory: a thriller^ one man show that sent ^e Lightning won 102-101.eneCarolina up by three, 93- Norton Barnhill has been poured in 30 points in that90 as the final stanza fantastic at the forward game. Dunleavy had 27,began. They led by as spot. He is so much Edmond Lawrence 14much as five through most quicker than the forwards points and the same num-of the final quarter before he is up against.” The her of rebounds whileMajor Jones’ three point coach was also happy with Bigelow contributed 17play gave the Guard a 120-119 leadthe defensive effort of his points and Brown 15.i1with five squad. “We are playing seconds left setting the solid defense now. The Monday nights gamestageforLawrence's games final shot was to be was beginning of agame winning shot.5*✓taken by Lawrence accord- seven game home standLawrence paced a ba- ing to Dunleavy but, “the ^or team. They playlanced scoring attack for pass wasn t designed to Guarr again on Jan-the Lightning with 27 be a lob. We wanted to get uary 25. On January 31points and also grabbed it to him where he could ^ey entertain the16 rebounds while block- turn and take the jump West Virginia Wheelsing 7 shots. Barnhill add- shot but the defensive the Georgia Titans,ed 24 points and 12 re- man was fronting him and the only team to beat thembounds. 18 of the points Skip made a great pass se^ to the Coliseumon Feburary 1 and 3. Theand 10 of the boards over his head.”coming in the final half. Barnhill called the Kentucky Stallions willBigelow added 24 points, Guard the best team the close out the home standwhile Melvin Watkins Lightning has faced in the on February 5 and 6.Iichipped in 15, Skip Brown league this year. “They12, and Mike Dunleavy are organized and they11. Glenn Williams paced have strong shooters, so-the Guard with 26 points, lid defense and good re-Greg Jackson, a former bounding. They have to beGuilford star, had 24, the best team we havewhile Andy Walker and played so far.”Henry Dickerson scored 20 each.General Manager Richard Poliak says the team is here to stay but, “We must now convince the fans of that so they will come out. Once they seeus I don’t worry aboutsed with the second quar-The Guard shot 61 per ter comeback his teamcent for the game but made and gave much ofwere outrebounded 41-26 the credit to sub forwardby the Lawrence led Light- Keith Yow. “Keith reallyDunleavy was also plea- . u i mu, . , / , them coming back. Thebrand of ball we playspeaks for itself.”ning.Carolina coach Mikeplayed well in the second quarter. He got some key Dunleavy was pleased rebounds and gave us and with the play of his team, gave us good offense and “We have had to make defense. He and Melvin some adjustments since Watkins were the keys to we lost Dennis Bell but we our comeback.” have used our quickness The Lightning had won to offset what we lost in on Sundav in Kentucky^ ^ *strength. We have opened turning back the Kentucky up our offense more and Stallions 119-112. Barnhill IEven well-fed dogs can need vitamins^A Sergeant srne pet care people1977 Miller Mo'ton Company, a fcjblidiftry of A H «oO»n*Co R»C*rnond V»rg»r»t# 23230
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Winston Salem Chronicle
Winston Salem, North Carolina, US
Sat, Jan 28, 1978
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