Magic Outlast Lakers in High-Scoring G League Showdown

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Osceola Magic edged the South Bay Lakers 137-133 in a G League contest Monday at Silver Spurs Arena. The Magic used a decisive 46-point third quarter to overcome a halftime deficit and secure the victory.

South Bay led 69-59 at halftime, but Osceola’s surge after the break proved insurmountable. The Magic improved to 21-9 with the win, while the Lakers fell to 16-14.

Osceola’s Alex Morales and Ja’Vonte Smart facilitated the offense throughout, while South Bay’s Kobe Bufkin provided consistent scoring in the losing effort. The game featured 15 lead changes and was tied nine times.