Lakeland Magic Stung by Greensboro Swarm
February 21, 2018 - NBA G League (G League)
Osceola Magic News Release
The Lakeland Magic (18-18), the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, lost to the Greensboro Swarm (13-24), 98-88 in front of a home crowd at the RP Funding Center. Tip-off was at 11 a.m. for the team's inaugural School Day Game.
Fresh off the week long All-Star break, the Lakeland Magic started off slow in the first quarter shooting 28.6 percent (6-21 FG) from the field and 18.2 percent from the three (2-11) compared to the Swarm's 45.0 percent (9-20) and 50.0 percent (5-10) respectively giving the Swarm a 10-point lead at the end of one.
The Magic had a much stronger second quarter but were still outscored 25-23 and trailed 51-39 heading into the locker room. The Magic got a boost out in the second half outscoring the Swarm 24-22 in the third and 25-25 in the fourth but were ultimately not able to make up for the slow start.
Jamel Artis led the team in scoring with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Troy Caupain came up just short of the double-double with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Antonio Campbell played a key role scoring 14 points off the bench in roughly 26 minutes of play.
Marcus Paige showed up strong for the Swarm posting 30 points and 7 assists. Both Mangok Mathiang and Sam Thompson had an impressive day both with double-doubles. Mathiang, with 21 points and 11 rebounds and Thompson with 14 points, 10 rebounds.
The Magic play their next game at home against the Maine Red Claws on Friday, February 23, at 7 p.m. and celebrate Tracy McGrady Night by honoring the former Orlando Magic great who will be in attendance that night. The game can be seen on Twitch. The Greensboro Swarm take on the Grand Rapids Drive on Friday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m.
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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