The Windsor Express struck first in the 2015 NBL Finals with a 113-104 win over the Halifax Rainmen in Game 1 on Wednesday night. Chris Commons had a game high 33 points and also collected 6 rebounds in the win. Windsor took an early 18-7 lead over the Rainmen, closing out the quarter up 28-22. The lead expanded to as many as 15 early in the second quarter before Windsor ended the first half up 59-51. Halifax was in foul trouble all night long, committing 25 fouls in the first half and opening the third quarter with four players possessing three fouls. But the Rainmen fought through their troubles and eventually tied the game 69-69 in the third, before the Express pushed forward to regain the lead and finish the third up 80-77. The final frame had a similar feel to it, with Windsor clutching onto a five point lead before Halifax once again tied the score, this time at 97-97. But Windsor accellerated from there, taking advantage of an 8-0 run and holding the lead for good, to bring them one game closer to a second NBL Championship. A scary moment in the fourth as Rainmen forward, Liam McMorrow came down awkwardly trying to grab a rebound and hit the court hard, eventually having to leave on a stretcher. Tony Bennett helped Commons' effort with 25 points, while Quinnel Brown followed behind with 22. SUBSCRIBE to NBL Canada for more! http://bit.ly/1rw2CFU And be sure to keep us with us on Social! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/nblcanada TWITTER: https://twitter.com/NBLCanada INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/nbl_canada About the National Basketball League of Canada The National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) was founded in 2011, and is Canada's only professional domestic basketball league. There are currently 8 teams, with two divisions: Central and Atlantic. The NBLC is committed to being one of the leading professional basketball leagues in the world. The NBLC provides Canadian athletes, international athletes, coaches and officials the opportunity to participate in the game they love at the professional level. The NBLC is also dedicated to raising awareness of the sport of basketball throughout Canada, by providing fans with an exciting and entertaining experience.