The Windsor Express opened 2017 with a loss to rival London at Budweiser Gardens.
The Lightning beat the Express 129-105.
The game marked the return of Warren Ward and Nick Evans to London, where they played last season.
Wally Ellenson had 22 points and seven rebounds off the bench for Windsor.
The Express are back in action on Monday in St. Catherines against the Niagara River Lions. Tip time is 2pm.