The Week Ahead: Taming the Vipers

By Osceola Magic Staff /November 28, 2025

Weekly Schedule:

Date: Saturday, November 29; Monday, December 1

Opponent: Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Location: Bert Ogden Arena, Edinburg, TX

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Where to Watch:

Broadcast: NBA G League.com (Nov. 29), Prime Video (Dec. 1)

The Story:

The Magic ended their short two-game losing streak with a dramatic 20-point comeback against the Austin Spurs on November 20. Lester Quiñones scored a team-high 24 points in the win. Reece Beekman scored a season-high 18 points, with 16 coming in the fourth quarter. Osceola sit 1.5 games back of the Spurs for first place in the South Division of the Showcase Up Standings.

Rio Grande Valley currently sits with a 3-4 record after finishing a two-game series with Austin on Monday night. Vipers guard Daishen Nix has established himself as a lethal scorer to start the season. The Las Vegas native is third in the G League, averaging 27.1 points per game.

Osceola is one of the most balanced teams to start the G League season. The Magic are one of two teams to be in the top 10 in both points per game (123.3, 6th) and opponent points per game (110.1, 5th). The team is also second in the league with a net rating of 12.5.

Last Time Out:

Magic’s Last Game: Osceola Magic 110, Birmingham Squadron 102 (11/20/25, H-E-B Center at Cedar Park)

Points: Lester Quiñones (OSC) - 24

Rebounds: Noah Penda (OSC) - 12

Assists: Riley Minix (AUS) - 6

Against the Opposition:

Rio Grande Valley Series Record: 4-5 (Home: 2-3, Away: 1-2, Neutral: 1-0)

Last Matchup: Osceola Magic 122, Rio Grande Valley 111 (12/14/24, Osceola Heritage Park)

Points: Ethan Thompson (OSC) - 30

Rebounds: Thon Maker (RGV) - 11

Assists: Jalen Slawson (OSC) - 7

Osceola Magic	Team Comparison	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
5-2	Record	3-4
123.3 (6th)	PPG.	117.1 (15th)
110.1 (5th)	Opp. PPG.	120.1 (20th)
47.9 (8th)	RPG.	44.1 (21st)
27.3 (8th)	APG.	20.6 (28th)
9.9 (13th)	STLPG.	10.7 (9th)
6.1 (T-9th)	BLKPG.	6.1 (T-9th)
117.3 (5th)	OFF. RTG.	109.8 (16th)
104.8 (4th)	DEF. RTG.	112.4 (19th)

Next Week’s Games:

Dates: Thursday, December 4; Saturday, December 6

Opponent: Oklahoma City Blue

Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Next Home Games:

Date: Sunday, December 14

Opponent: Memphis Hustle

Location: Osceola Heritage Park; Kissimmee, Fla.

Time: 3 p.m. ET

Theme Night/Giveaway: Swish’s Birthday; Orlando Magic Night Replica Jersey

Date: Tuesday, December 16

Opponent: Memphis Hustle

Location: Osceola Heritage Park; Kissimmee, Fla.

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Theme Night/Giveaway: Holiday Party; Osceola Christmas Sweater Replica Jersey