Osceola Magic Punch Ticket to NBA G League Finals with Electrifying Win Over Maine Celtics

For just the second time in franchise history, the Osceola Magic are heading to the NBA G League Finals, and they’re doing it in commanding fashion. Backed by an explosive performance from Mac McClung and an energized home crowd, the Magic defeated the Maine Celtics 135-122 on Sunday night at Osceola Heritage Park, winning the Eastern Conference Finals series 2-1.

McClung followed up his semifinal heroics with an even more dazzling display, pouring in 42 points on 16-of-26 shooting, including 20 points in the second quarter alone, breaking his own records and igniting the Osceola crowd. The Magic guard’s aggressive, high-flying style set the tone and gave Osceola the edge when the Celtics threatened to shift the momentum.

“Myron Gardner” provided strong two-way support, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks, anchoring the Magic’s interior and perimeter efforts.

Despite the loss, Maine’s JD Davison, recently named G League MVP, delivered an impressive 34-point, 11-assist performance, while Drew Peterson added 25 points, knocking down five three-pointers. Still, the Celtics fell short of stopping a red-hot Osceola team that has now beaten Maine three times this season.

Though the Celtics briefly took a 79-78 lead in the third quarter, McClung answered just nine seconds later with a floater to reclaim the lead — and the Magic never looked back. The game remained intense, but Osceola’s poise and home-court energy carried them through the final buzzer.

After the game, Head Coach Dylan Murphy credited the passionate home crowd for giving the team an edge in high-pressure moments.

“Phenomenal. It gives your guys so much energy,” Murphy said. “There was a sequence where they [Maine] tried to throw a lob, Mac got the deflection, and we scored at the other end. They called timeout and the crowd was going crazy. We had to calm ourselves down just a little bit. The energy was just so big in the building. It was unbelievable for us, and it really pushed us.”