Birmingham vs. Osceola
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Osceola Magic remained undefeated, delivering a commanding offensive performance to defeat the Birmingham Squadron 120-77 in a G League matchup Friday night at Silver Spurs Arena.
The Magic improved to 4-0 across all competitions this season, while the Squadron fell to 1-3.
Osceola seized control of the game with a dominant third quarter, outscoring Birmingham 37-11 to turn a competitive contest into a blowout. The Magic’s offense was efficient throughout, finishing the night with an offensive rating of 120.4 points per 100 possessions. In stark contrast, Birmingham struggled mightily to score, posting an offensive rating of just 79.6.
The game was close early, with Osceola holding a narrow 52-40 lead at halftime. The Magic’s explosive third quarter, however, put the game out of reach, extending their advantage to 89-51 heading into the final period.
Ja’Vonte Smart led all scorers for Osceola, pouring in 26 points in just 25 minutes of action. He was one of seven Magic players to score in double figures, highlighting the team’s balanced attack. Orlando Robinson recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Alex Morales filled the stat sheet with 15 points and six assists.
For Birmingham, Hunter Dickinson was a bright spot amid the struggle, posting a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Chase Hunter came off the bench to add 15 points.
The statistical disparity between the teams was stark. Osceola shot 45 percent from the field, connecting on 18 of 53 attempts from three-point range. Birmingham’s shooting was frigid, as the Squadron made just 27 of 98 field goal attempts, including a dismal 9 of 57 from beyond the arc.
Osceola also won the battle on the boards, outrebounding Birmingham 61-55. Both teams committed a similar number of turnovers, with Birmingham giving the ball away 13 times to Osceola’s 11.
The two teams are scheduled for a quick rematch at Silver Spurs Arena on Sunday.