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London Lions win BBL's All-Star Basketball title

BETWAY ALL-STARS BASKETBALL.02 ARENA,LONDON.PIC;LAWRENCE LUSTIG. FINAL.LONDON LIONS V NEWCASTLE EAGLES .MAN OF THE TOURNAMENT JUSTIN ROBINSON(LONDON LIONS)

London Lions won the inaugural All-Stars Basketball championship on Sunday, beating Newcastle Eagles 26-25 at The O2.

Lions captain Joe Ikhinmwin told BBL: "It's an immense honour. The season is just around the corner so it's a great start. It lets everyone know the Lions are here."

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Justin Robinson added: "Honestly, I don't think I deserve MVP. I think someone else should have got it. It's an honour to come home - home fans, home arena, in London. It's amazing. Going into the season, this is a great confidence boost. It was a statement game. Everyone knows they've got to keep an eye on us."

BETWAY ALL-STARS BASKETBALL.02 ARENA,LONDON.PIC;LAWRENCE LUSTIG. FINAL.LONDON LIONS V NEWCASTLE EAGLES .LIONS SKIPPER JOE IKHINMWIN LIFTS THE TROPHY

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