Lakeland Magic Hold off Delaware Blue Coats
November 23, 2018 - NBA G League (G League)
Osceola Magic News Release
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Delaware Blue Coats, 112-107, Friday night at the RP Funding Center.
The Magic victory came in large part due to the high-volume scoring provided by Two-Way Player, Amile Jefferson who notched a double-double, posting 23 points, 14 rebounds in 34:24 minutes of play. Gabe York finished with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Two Way-Player, Troy Caupain had 19 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists.
For the Blue Coats, Haywood Highsmith scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Matt Farrell had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Cameron Oliver came off the bench to score 15 points and 8 rebounds while Jared Brownridge had 19 points.
The Magic would strike first on the night with a three-pointer by Assignment Player, Melvin Frazier Jr. and with 5:12 left in the first quarter led the Blue Coats 20-9. With 2:52 left on the clock the Blue Coats had tied it up and the score remained tied 24-24 at the end of the first quarter. The contest remained neck and neck with the Blue Coats outscoring the Magic 34-30 in the second quarter giving them the 58-54 lead going into the locker room at the half.
Melvin Frazier Jr. and Gabe York hit back to back three-pointers at the start of the third quarter to spark a Magic run. The score was all tied up 65-65 with 8:12 to go in the third and would remain close for the remainder of the quarter with the Magic up by two-points going into the forth. The Magic held onto the lead outscoring the Blue Coats 28-25 in the fourth for a final score 112-107.
The Magic are back home again on Sunday, November 25 for round two against the Delaware Blue Coats. The game will be at the RP Funding Center at 6PM.
Lakeland Magic single game tickets and group tickets are available now. For ticket information, visit lakelandmagic.com or call 863.825.3258.
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