The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Austin Spurs 112-101 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
It was a back-and-forth contest to start the game as the Spurs took a one-point lead at the end of the first. The shorthanded Magic were led in the first half by Hassani Gravett, who scored 10 points on 2-3 shooting from behind the arch. Devontae Cacok had another big night on the boards and helped the Spurs extend the lead going into halftime.
Admiral Schofield took charge for Lakeland in the second half, scoring 26 points in the final two periods on his way to a career-high 32 points. Jeremiah Tilmon had an impressive game of his own, shooting 7-8 from the field and posting a 20 point, 10 rebound double-double. Despite some big Magic performances, it was Cacock and Josh Primo who helped propel Austin to the victory.
Schofield finished with 32 points on 4-6 from three. BJ Johnson added 16 points and eight rebounds. Gravett posted 13 points, seven assists and 3 rebounds.
Cacok scored 32 points, 17 rebounds and four assists. Primo finished with 21 points, five rebounds and four assists. Damyean Dotson added 14 points, four rebounds and three assists.
The Lakeland Magic will travel to Las Vegas for the NBA G League Showcase. The full game schedule will be released on December 17.
ABOUT THE LAKELAND MAGIC
The Lakeland Magic, based in Lakeland, FL, are the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. One of 30 teams in the NBA G League, the Magic recently won the 2020-21 NBA G League Finals to finish as league champions. Since their inaugural season in Lakeland, the Magic are tied for most regular season wins in the NBA G League. The 2021-22 season is underway at the RP Funding Center. Season tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are available by calling 863-825-3263 or visiting LakelandMagic.com. Stay up to date on all things Lakeland Magic by following @LakelandMagic on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.