Written by Alessandro Hurtado.
The Osceola Magic pushed their undefeated start to 4–0 on Military Appreciation Night, dominating the Birmingham Squadron 120–77 on Friday, November 14th at Osceola Heritage Park.
The game stayed competitive through the first quarter, but Osceola’s depth and pace took over as the night went on.
The Magic broke the game open with a surge of perimeter shooting, ball movement, and a rebounding edge that kept Birmingham from finding any rhythm.
Javonte Smart delivered the biggest punch, scoring 26 points and knocking down eight threes as Osceola pulled away.
Orlando Robinson anchored the interior with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Alex Morales added 15 points and six assists in one of the team’s most balanced offensive performances of the young season.
Osceola’s rotations continued to show strength across the board. Reece Beekman added 12 points, Lester Quinones chipped in 13 and nine rebounds, and Justin Minaya finished with 10 points and nine boards. Colin Castleton controlled the glass with 10 rebounds of his own.
Hunter Dickinson led the Squadron with 16 points and 16 rebounds, and Chase Hunter added 15 points, but the visitors struggled to keep pace on the field, shooting just 27.6 percent and 9-of-57 from three.
With the win, the Magic remain unbeaten and will look to carry the momentum into their second and last matchup against the Squadron on Sunday, November 16th at Osceola Heritage Park.
