G League Osceola Magic

Magic Defeat 87ers in Playoff Push

March 23, 2018 - NBA G League (G League)
Osceola Magic News Release


The Lakeland Magic (27-22), NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Delaware 87ers (16-32), 123-109 and keep playoff hopes alive going into their final regular season game at the RP Funding Center.

Delaware came out strong outscoring the Magic 34-28 in the first and 35-33 in the second taking the 87ers into the locker room with a 69-61 lead. The Magic got a boost in the second half and came out with a monstrous third quarter outscoring the 87ers 31-15 and giving them a 92-84 lead going into the forth. The Magic continued to build upon the momentum with a 31-25 fourth quarter locking in the 123-109 final score.

All starters scored in double digits for the Magic with Troy Caupain leading the way. Caupain posted a double-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Byron Mullens also had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Jamel Artis had 19 points and 4 rebounds. Assignment Players, Rodney Purvis and Khem Birch contributed 18 points and 17 points respectively. T.J. Price had 16 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists on the night.

For the 87ers, Christian Wood was a strong force posting a double-double with 30 points and 17 rebounds. Shawn Long also had a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds including 10 on the offensive end. Demetrius Jackson had 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. James Young had a similar night with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

The Magic and 87ers are on a back to back playing their final game of the season Saturday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m. in what will determine the Magic's fate. The game can be seen on Facebook Live.

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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