Recap: OKC Blue fall short in 113-101 loss to Osceola Magic

Recap: OKC Blue fall short in 113-101 loss to Osceola MagicStory byOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 14: A Wilson basketball on the floor between game action during the second half of an NBA In-Season Tournament game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center on November 14, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)Clemente Almanza, OKC Thunder WireFri, December 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM UTC·2 min read

The G League's OKC Blue couldn't muster enough buckets to keep up in their 113-101 loss to the Osceola Magic on Thursday. The home defeated dropped their record to 4-7 on the season.

Things didn't go well from the jump. The Blue fell behind early as they were in a 31-25 hole after the first quarter. The deficit grew in the second frame with just points. They entered halftime behind, 65-47, to the Magic.

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Out of the break, the Blue were much sharper. A 15-2 run out of the gate turned this from a potential blowout to a single-digit contest. OKC scored 30 points in the third frame to make things interesting. Osceola's lead dwindled to just 85-77 after the third quarter.

The Blue couldn't get closer than a single-digit deficit the rest of the way. They only scored 24 points in the final frame. It wasn't enough to claw back from a 22-point deficit.

The Blue shot 39% from the field and went 13-of-37 (35.1%) from 3. They shot 12-of-16 on free throws. They had 22 assists on 32 baskets. Five Blue players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Magic shot 43% from the field and went 16-of-44 (36.4%) from 3. They shot 13-of-19 on free throws. They had 22 assists on 37 baskets. Five Magic players scored double-digit points.

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Here are some notable individual performances from both sides:

• Brooks Barnhizer: 23 points on 7-of-17 shooting, 1-of-3 from 3, five rebounds

• Chris Youngblood: 20 points on 6-of-15 shooting, 4-of-11 from 3, eight rebounds, three assists

• Anthony Pritchard: 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting, eight assists, seven rebounds

• Malevy Leons: nine points on 3-of-7 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, 11 rebounds, two assists

• Orlando Robinson: 23 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 6-of-8 on free throws, nine rebounds, two assists

• Lester Quinones: 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 3-of-6 from 3, seven rebounds, three assists

• Javonte Smart: 18 points on 4-of-12 shooting, 4-of-9 from 3, four rebounds, three assists

• Phillip Wheeler: 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, two rebounds

Here are the highlights of the Blue's 12-point loss to the Orlando Magic's G League affiliate:

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