Your Los Angeles Lightning ... conserving energy

Let's not look at the 0-5 start to the season for the IBL's Los Angeles Lightning as a negative. In these environmentally-conscious times, it's apparent that the Lightning is looking for alternative sources of energizing their fans.

Despite a 15-point lead with five minutes to play in the third quarter, the Lightning surrendered a 106-95 decision to the previously winless Las Vegas Stars at the Gilbert Sports Arena on the Cal Lutheran campus in Thousand Oaks on Friday.

That means that the Lightning, who will play the first 12 games of their existence on their home floor, are 0-5. The Stars (1-4) play their first six games this season on the road.
Wayne Oliver led the Lightning with 22 points and 10 boards. Center Ronell Mingo (19 points, 15 rebounds) and Harry Lum (16 points, nine assists) also stood out. Fred Vinson made just 6 of 20 from the floor and 1 of 10 from 3-point range and had 13 points.

Lamond Murray didn't play.
The same teams will meet at Cal Lutheran tonight at 7:30 p.m. The team has established a link on its website to watch games on videostream.