Magic Fall to Knicks on Second Night of Back-To-Back
January 11, 2020 - NBA G League (G League)
Osceola Magic News Release
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Westchester Knicks 112-106 in front of a home crowd at the RP Funding Center.
One night after scoring 33 points, Andrew Rowsey continued his hot shooting with 13 points in the first quarter. Assignment player, Ignas Brazdeikis, added 9 points as the Knicks lead 32-30 at the end of the first. A series of Magic turnovers and 8 points from Lamar Peters in the second quarter allowed the Knicks to extend the lead to eight at the half.
Westchester took control early in the second half, building a 17 point lead. Three consecutive field goals from Vic Law stopped the run and brought the Magic to within 10 points going into the fourth quarter. The Magic exploded in the fourth and cut the lead to just two points midway through the final period but the Knicks never relinquished the lead, winning the game 112-106.
Vic Law, who signed a Two-Way contract by Orlando prior to the game, scored 28 points, shooting 60% from the field. Andrew Rowsey added 27 points. Over the course of the back-to-back at home against the Knicks, Law and Rowsey combined for 112 points. Michale Kyser posted 13 points and nine rebounds.
Ignas Brazdeikis had a double-double with 24 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists including eight points and seven rebounds in the fourth quarter alone. Lamar Peters contributed 20 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Kenny Wooten came up big down the stretch, hitting multiple key shots and finishing with 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Lakeland Magic are back at home on Tuesday, January 14 against the Delaware Blue Coats. Tip-off at the RP Funding Center is set for 7:00 PM. The game will be available on ESPN+.
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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