OSCEOLA MAGIC COMEBACK FALLS SHORT AGAINST SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE

By Osceola Magic Staff /January 21, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, SD - January 17: Jarrett Culver #24 of the Osceola Magic dribbles the ball up court against the Sioux Falls Skyforce during their game at the Sanford Pentagon on January 17, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Dave Eggen/NBAE via Getty Images)

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Jan. 18, 2025) – The Osceola Magic (3-5) fought back after trailing by as many as 17 points, but the Sioux Falls Skyforce (5-4) finished with a 113-102 win on Saturday night. Josh Christopher had the hot hand for the Skyforce with a 29-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Mac McClung was the leading man for the Magic with 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting from the field. Ethan Thompson tallied 19 points and eight rebounds to go along with three steals. Colin Castleton picked up his second-consecutive double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

After trailing by 10 at halftime, the Magic took a brief four-point lead late in the third quarter. However, the visitors couldn’t overcome a late Sioux Falls push in the final quarter.

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The Magic will return to Osceola Heritage Park on Wed. Jan. 22 against the Capital City Go-Go. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET and can be seen on FanDuel Sports Network Florida and ESPN+. Fans can join the team in celebrating Youth Sports Night, presented by ABC Paving and Sealcoating. Tickets are available at OsceolaMagic.com/home-schedule or by calling 407-447-2140.