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Squadron Complete Season Sweep of Celtics with 99-98 Victory

February 23, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
Birmingham Squadron News Release


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Dereon Seabron's late free throw with 8.5 seconds left sealed a 99-98 win for the Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday night at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.

Karlo Matkovic's 21 points paced the Birmingham (10-12) offense and the newest member of the Squadron also earned his first-career G League double-double with 10 rebounds to go along.

The G League's leading scorer on the season, Malcolm Hill, scored 14 and all five starters scored in double-figures.

With the win, Birmingham sweeps the season series with Maine (11-11) and is 3-0 all-time against the Boston Celtics' affiliate.

The Celtics were led in scoring by JD Davison's 19, while two-way center Neemias Queta recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 boards.

The Squadron return to the court Sunday for a 1 p.m. tip-off against the Memphis Hustle in Southaven, Miss. The game is set for local broadcast on My68 and can be seen nationally on NBAGLeague.com.

For more information about the Birmingham Squadron, follow the team on social media or visit BirminghamSquadron.com.

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