JD Davison pours in 33 points as Osceola dominates the first half and holds off a late Capitanes rally at Silver Spurs Arena.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Osceola Magic continued their impressive start to the NBA G League season Thursday night, November 12, defeating the Mexico City Capitanes 109-94 at Silver Spurs Arena to remain undefeated at 3-0.
JD Davison delivered a commanding performance, leading all scorers with 33 points on 13-of-22 shooting, while Au’Diese Toney celebrated his 27th birthday with a season-high 18 points to help power Osceola past a Mexico City team that entered the contest unbeaten.
Playing before 1,553 fans in Kissimmee, the Magic wasted little time establishing control, using aggressive defense, timely shooting and a balanced offensive attack to build a commanding first-half advantage.
Osceola’s defensive intensity set the tone early. The Magic recorded eight steals and forced nine turnovers in the opening quarter, converting those mistakes into 14 points. Toney sparked the offense with 10 first-quarter points as Osceola raced to a 31-19 lead.
Davison took over in the second quarter, scoring 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, including a perfect 2-for-2 performance from beyond the arc. Jarron Cumberland provided another offensive boost with nine points in the period, helping the Magic outscore Mexico City 34-23 and carry a commanding 65-42 advantage into halftime.
The Magic shot an impressive 56.4 percent from the field in the opening half, connecting on 10 three-pointers while building a lead that reached as many as 25 points.
Mexico City refused to go quietly.
The Capitanes, who fell to 3-1 with the loss, increased their offensive pressure in the second half, using offensive rebounds and a strong performance from Chad Baker-Mazara to gradually cut into Osceola’s advantage.
Baker-Mazara, who finished with a team-high 23 points, helped Mexico City trim the deficit to 12 with 5:22 remaining in the fourth quarter.
But the Magic had an answer.
Davison delivered two critical baskets, and Johnell Davis knocked down a three-pointer as Osceola responded with a decisive 7-0 run that halted the comeback and secured the 15-point victory.
Beyond Davison’s standout performance, the Magic received several important contributions.
Mike Sharavjamts delivered a career-high 14 points, shooting 5-of-7 from the field and connecting on four of his six three-point attempts. Ricky Council IV added 11 points and six assists, finishing just one assist shy of matching his personal best.
Toney finished with 18 points, including four three-pointers, while Davis contributed nine points and six rebounds. Kasean Pryor added eight points and eight rebounds.
Osceola finished the night shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from three-point range, connecting on 15 shots from beyond the arc. The Magic also recorded 19 steals and forced 26 Mexico City turnovers, converting those mistakes into 32 points.
The victory highlighted Osceola’s ability to combine explosive offensive production with disruptive defense, two factors that have helped the team open the season with three consecutive wins.
Next Up: Magic Head to Mexico City
The undefeated Magic will now take their momentum on the road for a rematch against the Capitanes on Monday, November 16, at 5 p.m. ET in Mexico City.
Fans can watch the matchup on the NBA app as Osceola looks to extend its winning streak to four games.
The Osceola Magic are the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic and play their home games at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
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