Magic Fall to Stars
February 22, 2019 - NBA G League (G League)
Osceola Magic News Release
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Salt Lake City Stars 112-107 on Friday night at the RP Funding Center.
It was a back and forth contest at the start of the game. The Magic scored eight straight to take a 21-15 lead with 5:06 left in the first quarter and would increase the lead to 11 points (34-23) going into the second quarter of play. The Magic hit three straight three pointers at the start the second quarter to extend the lead to 18 points. Lakeland's hot streak continued and the Magic would take a 61-42 lead into the locker room at the half.
The Stars got a boost in the third quarter to outscore the Magic 39-30 but the Magic would remain in control with a ten point lead going into the final quarter of play. The Stars were still on fire in the fourth and cut the Magic lead to just three points with 2:36 remaining on the clock. Salt Lake City tied it up with 1:31 left in the game and gained the lead on a three pointer by Deonte Burton with 54.5 seconds remaining. The Stars would hold onto the lead and take a 112-107 victory over the Magic.
Troy Caupain lead the way for Lakeland with 22 points. Gabe York had 21 points going 5-7 from the three. Reggis Onwukamuche came off the bench to score 19 points and 8 rebounds. Antonio Campbell had 17 points and Anthony Brown posted 15 points and 5 rebounds.
For the Stars, Tyler Cavanaugh had 31 points and 8 rebounds. Naz Mitrou-Long posted 23 points. Deonte Burton had 13 points and 7 assists. Isaac Haas posted 13 points and 7 rebounds. Justin Reyes had 13 points and 6 rebounds in 22:41 minutes of play.
The Magic hit the road to face off against the Westchester Knicks on Sunday, February 24 at 3:00PM at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. Lakeland remains in sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. The game can be viewed 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.
Game Highlights
Troy Caupain 22 points
Gabe York 21 points
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