SAND LAKE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Osceola Magic held off a late rally to defeat the Mexico City Capitanes 119-112 in a G League game Monday at Orange County Convention Center.

Osceola built a commanding 66-47 halftime lead behind a strong first half. Mexico City chipped away after halftime, outscoring the Magic 65-53 in the second half, but could not complete the comeback.

Lester Quinones and Phillip Wheeler led a balanced Osceola attack. James Bouknight and R.J. Melendez paced Mexico City in the loss.

The Magic improved to 9-7. The Capitanes fell to 6-9.