College Park Skyhawks lose to Magic in Back-to-Back Losses! | NBA G

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On Saturday night, the Skyhawks faced off against the Magic in a highly anticipated rematch after losing to them previously in overtime. The Skyhawks have a reputation for being tough on their home court, and this game was no exception.

Chris Silva, a vital player for the team, put on another impressive performance in his 10th season game, almost achieving a triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists in 36 minutes. The team relies on him to dominate the court for the win. Tyson Etienne also stood out during the game, scoring a career-high of 24 points, showcasing his all-around prowess and dedication to the game.

The game started off with a fast and intense pace, with the Magic trailing by 10 points at the 9-minute mark. Mouhamed Gueye, who wasn't a starter in the previous game, proved his dominance on the court with his towering 6-11 height. However, the Skyhawks missed Seth Lundy's presence on the court, who was not dressed for the game.

During the game, both teams fought hard, with the Magic not letting up despite being behind. At about the 1:20 mark, the technical foul called on the Magic's head coach, Dylan Murphy, intensified the game's already tense atmosphere. As the second period began, the Skyhawks needed to keep up the momentum, with the Magic pushing to take the lead. At the end of the second quarter, the Magic managed to take a two-point lead, but neither team gave up any easy points.

After halftime, the Skyhawks had to regain their dominance, going into the half with a score of 51-45 in favor of the Magic. The second half of the game was tough for the Skyhawks, with them trailing the Magic 83-70 heading into the fourth quarter. Both teams kept the intensity high, with fouls flying left and right.

In the fourth quarter, tensions rose, and a minor scuffle broke out on the court, leading to a flagrant two foul and star player Miye Oni's ejection from the game. Although this didn't seem to break the Magic's momentum, it did hurt them with the change of pace and momentum remaining in the game. With both teams fighting hard, the Magic won with a score of 104-96.