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London Lions Women reach European final

See the team in action at the Copper Box Arena, writes Neandra Etienne

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Congratulations to London Lions Women for becoming the first team in British basketball history to reach a major European final. 

They won their semi-final game against Umana Reyer at the Copper Box Arena Stratford on 12 March. 

The first leg of the final is scheduled to take place on 3rd April with the decider being played at the Copper Box Arena Stratford on 10 April 

www.thelondonlions.com


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