Just two days after securing a playoff berth, the Osceola Magic (21-12) locked in a top-two seed in the Eastern Conference with a thrilling 124-122 overtime victory against the Birmingham Squadron (12-21) on Friday night at Osceola Heritage Park.
Mac McClung delivered a historic performance, dropping a franchise-record 46 points, including the game-winning free throw that sealed the victory and hit the target score of 124 in overtime. McClung scored five of the team’s seven points in the extra period, leading Osceola to a gritty win in front of an electric home crowd.
The Squadron made a furious comeback, overcoming an 18-point deficit entering the fourth quarter. Davon Reed led Birmingham with 28 points, while Jalen Crutcher added 26, including the clutch, game-tying three-pointer with 32 seconds left in regulation.
Despite a slow start and fourth-quarter struggles, the Magic’s resolve—and McClung’s dominance—prevailed.
“Obviously we’re happy we won,” said Head Coach Dylan Murphy. “It wasn’t our best performance, but at this time of year, you just have to find a way. Mac had a great night and carried us. We’ll clean things up, but we got it done.”
Up Next:
The Magic close out the regular season with a rematch against the Birmingham Squadron on Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. Fans can catch the action on FanDuel Sports Network Sun and NBAGLeague.com.
The game will also feature Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Starry. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Mac McClung bobblehead, courtesy of AdventHealth.
🎟 Tickets: OsceolaMagic.com/home-schedule
📞 Or call 407-447-2140.
Playoff Ticket Info:
The Magic will begin their fifth NBA G League Playoff run on April 1. Fans can secure playoff tickets for potential home games at:
👉 OsceolaMagic.com/playoffs
