CAREER-HIGH 30 POINTS FROM MALAKI BRANHAM PUSHES OSCEOLA PAST MEMPHIS

Nov. 10, 2026 – The Osceola Magic rattled off the game’s first 12 points in their wire-to-wire win over the Memphis Hustle, 101-98, on Tuesday night at Landers Center in Southaven, Miss. Malaki Branham poured in a career-best 30 points while Ricky Council IV tallied 24 points and a personal-best 12 rebounds for the third 20-10 performance of his career.

Osceola’s advantage swelled to 19 early in the second half, but the Magic’s offense soon crashed to a halt as the team mustered just 2-of-15 shooting, including 0-of-8 from 3-point range, and eight turnovers in the third quarter. Memphis took advantage of the sloppiness en route to 14 fastbreak points in the period, narrowing its deficit to four, 78-74, entering the final frame.

Branham starred in the fourth quarter, delivering 11 points and nailing a clutch 3-pointer to keep Memphis at bay, 97-91, with 2:46 remaining. Davison drilled a fading, sidestep 3-pointer to beat the shot clock on the Magic’s next possession to seemingly put the game out of reach, but four Osceola turnovers in the final 1:02 kept the Hustle alive. A free throw from Council IV put Osceola up three with 20.4 to play, and a 3-pointer by Jahmai Mashack went begging as the Magic held on for the win. Branham (11 points), Davison (seven) and Council IV (five) combined to score all 23 Magic points in the final stanza.

Osceola improves to 2-0 on the season and returns to action Thursday when it hosts the Mexico City Capitanes at Silver Spurs Arena. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 p.m.

Osceola Magic Communications Contact: Jack Brandsgard (jbrandsgard@osceolamagic.com)

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The Osceola Magic, based in Kissimmee, Fla., are the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. Since moving to Florida prior to the 2017-18 campaign, the Magic have established themselves as a premier G League franchise, winning the 2021 G League championship and reaching the 2025 G League Finals. Off the court, the Magic were named the 2024 St. Cloud Chamber New Business of the Year. For information about tickets, merchandise and much more, visit OsceolaMagic.com. Follow the team on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X - @OsceolaMagic.