Osceola Magic Use Fast Start, Force Turnovers to Top Oklahoma City Blue

OKLAHOMA CITY (Interstat) — The Osceola Magic built a large early lead and withstood a second-half push to defeat the Oklahoma City Blue 113-101 in a G League game Thursday night at Cox Convention Center.

Osceola led 65-47 at halftime after shooting 16 for 44 from 3-point range. Orlando Robinson led the Magic with 23 points and nine rebounds. Lester Quinones added 20 points.

Oklahoma City, which committed 22 turnovers, was led by Brooks Barnhizer’s 23 points and Anthony Pritchard’s 14 points and eight assists. The Blue cut the deficit to single digits in the second half but could not complete the comeback.

Osceola improved to 7-3, while Oklahoma City fell to 4-6. The teams meet again Saturday.