Magic Outlast Vipers in High-Scoring G League Affair
EDINBURG, Texas (Interstat) — The Osceola Magic built a large early lead and held off a late rally to defeat the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 134-125 in a G League game Saturday at Bert Ogden Arena. Osceola used a 42-point second quarter to take command after leading by just six points following the first period. The Vipers chipped away in the second half but could not overcome the deficit. Daishen Nix led Rio Grande Valley with 26 points and 11 assists, while Tyrese Hunter also scored 26 points. The victory improved Osceola’s record to 6-2, while Rio Grande Valley fell to 3-5. The teams are scheduled for a rematch Monday.