London Lions’ final dance: a European title before the curtain falls

It was the strangest of juxtapositions.In amongst the electric atmosphere of the Copper Box, as a near packed out arena celebrated London Lions women’s clinching of the EuroCup title – becoming the first British team to win a European championship in the process – there was an undercurrent, a recognition from everyone that it is the last time we’ll see this team together.Their 81-70 win over Besiktas (149-145 on aggregate) was more than a game; it was a historic moment fo