Hill Pours in 30 Points in Magic Win
February 6, 2019 - NBA G League (G League)
Osceola Magic News Release
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeat the Maine Red Claws 130-101, in front of a home crowd at the RP Funding Center.
It was a back and forth contest at the start of the game but the Magic would chip away early to gain a 17 point lead with 2:29 left in the first quarter. The Red Claws fought back to get within 10 points with the score 32-22 going into the second. The Magic increased their lead to 16 points on a three pointer by Jeremiah Hill with 8:55 remaining and would take the 60-47 lead into the locker room at the half.
Lakeland continued the momentum with an explosive third quarter outscoring the Red Claws 39-23 to secure a 29 point lead heading into the fourth. Both the Magic and Red Claws posted 31 points in the fourth for a final score 130-101. The Magic shot 52-percent from the three compared to the Red Claws 38-percent and 55-percent from the field compared to the Red Claws 41-percent.
The Magic had seven players in double digits. Local Tryout Player, Jeremiah Hill, came off the bench to lead the way with an explosive career high 30 points (8-11 from the three). BJ Johnson had 21 points and 8 rebounds. Anthony Brown had 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Braian Angola had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Antonio Campbell had 12 points and 5 rebounds. Troy Caupain posted 12 points and 4 rebounds.
For the Red Claws, RJ Hunter scored 26 points and 7 rebounds. Andrew White III had 17 points and 4 rebounds. Archie Goodwin was just shy of the double-double with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Jeff Robertson scored 10 points on the night.
The Magic are back at home again on Friday, February 8. The game will be at the RP Funding Center at 7:00PM, as the Magic face off against the Erie BayHawks.
Lakeland Magic single game tickets and group tickets are available now. For ticket information, visit lakelandmagic.com or call 863.825.3258.
Game Highlights
Jeremiah Hill 30 points
BJ Johnson 21 points
Anthony Brown 16 points
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