G League Osceola Magic

Magic Keep Playoff Hopes Alive at Home

March 24, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Osceola Magic News Release


Zavier Simpson scored a game-high 31 points, while Jay Scrubb added 25 points, as the Lakeland Magic beat the Long Island Nets, 115-113, on Thursday night.

Kaiser Gates netted 27 points off the bench, while David Duke Jr. tallied 24 points for the Nets. After 14 lead changes, the Nets tied the game on a made three-point shot by Chris Chiozza with 40 seconds on the clock. Scrubb hit two free throws after being fouled by Gates with 25 seconds in the game. Chiozza turned over the ball in the final seconds helping the Magic split the season series.

The Magic currently sit in a three-way tie for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with one game remaining.

The final regular season game for Lakeland (17-14), NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, will be Saturday, March 25 vs. the Iowa Wolves in Des Moines. The game will be streaming on NBAGLeague.com at 8:00 PM.

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