The Osceola Magic defeated the Memphis Hustle 101-98 on Nov. 10, 2026, at Landers Center in Southaven, Miss. Malaki Branham scored a career-best 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, as Osceola improved to 2-0 on the season. Ricky Council IV added 24 points and a personal-best 12 rebounds.
Osceola scored the game’s first 12 points and built a 19-point advantage early in the second half. The Magic’s offense then struggled in the third quarter, when it shot 2-of-15 overall, went 0-of-8 from 3-point range and committed eight turnovers. Memphis converted the miscues into 14 fastbreak points and entered the fourth quarter trailing 78-74.
Branham, Council IV deliver late
Branham scored 11 fourth-quarter points and made a 3-pointer that kept Osceola ahead 97-91 with 2:46 remaining. Council IV scored five points in the final period, including a free throw that gave the Magic a three-point lead with 20.4 seconds left. Branham, Council IV and Davison combined to score all 23 of Osceola’s fourth-quarter points.
Davison added seven points in the fourth quarter and made a fading, sidestep 3-pointer to beat the shot clock on Osceola’s next possession. The basket appeared to give the Magic separation, but Osceola committed four turnovers in the final 1:02 to keep Memphis within reach. Jahmai Mashack missed a 3-pointer in the closing seconds, allowing Osceola to secure the win.
Council IV’s 24-point, 12-rebound performance marked the third 20-10 performance of his career. The result moved the Osceola Magic, based in Kissimmee, Florida, to 2-0. Osceola is the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic and returns to action Thursday against the Mexico City Capitanes at Silver Spurs Arena, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
FSB Take
Osceola showed it could answer Memphis’ third-quarter surge with 23 points from three players in the final period. Branham’s career-best scoring night and Council IV’s personal-best rebounding total provided the production behind the 2-0 start. The four late turnovers also identify a specific issue for Osceola to address before Thursday’s matchup with Mexico City.
Source: Original report