(Interstat) — In a thrilling G League contest that required an extra period to decide, the Greensboro Swarm edged the visiting Osceola Magic 125-123 on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse.

The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip, with the Swarm holding a narrow 31-24 lead after the first quarter. Osceola responded with a strong second quarter to trim the deficit, but Greensboro maintained a 56-54 edge at halftime. The Magic surged in the third quarter, outscoring the Swarm 38-30 to take a six-point lead into the final period. Greensboro mounted a comeback in the fourth, tying the game and forcing overtime after a series of clutch plays and free throws in the final minute.

The most critical sequence of the game occurred in the final seconds of regulation and extended into the overtime period. With the Swarm leading 118-115 and only seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Osceola’s Alex Morales stole an inbound pass from Greensboro’s Liam McNeeley, giving the Magic a chance to tie. The Magic failed to convert, sending the game to overtime tied at 118.

In the extra period, with the score tied at 123 and 1:34 remaining, Osceola’s Phillip Wheeler was called for a shooting foul on Greensboro’s Liam McNeeley. McNeeley calmly sank both free throws to put the Swarm ahead 125-123. Osceola had multiple opportunities to tie or take the lead on its ensuing possession but could not convert, sealing the narrow victory for Greensboro.

The Swarm were led by a double-double from Jaylen Sims, who scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Liam McNeeley also posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Keyontae Johnson provided a spark off the bench with 22 points. K.J. Simpson orchestrated the offense with 16 points and six assists.

Osceola’s effort was spearheaded by a dominant performance from center Will Baker, who scored 23 points and collected 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes of play. Phillip Wheeler added 22 points, and Alex Morales contributed 19 points and three assists. Lester Quinones filled the stat sheet with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

With the win, Greensboro improved its season record to 18-7, while Osceola fell to 16-9. The Swarm next play at Birmingham on Monday, January 19. The Magic’s next game is at Westchester on Saturday, January 24.