Magic Gaming Eliminated by 76ers GC in NBA 2K League’s “Three for All Showdown” PS4 Semifinals

ORLANDO — Magic Gaming’s stellar run in the NBA 2K League’s Three for All Showdown PS4 bracket came to an end on Friday.

After sweeping their first four opponents and earning a Game 1 win in their best-of-three semifinals series against 76ers GC, Magic Gaming dropped back-to-back contests and were eliminated from tournament play.

“Super proud of them,” Magic Head Coach Jonah Edwards said. “In each of their own ways they made great plays and showed why they belong.”

Daniel “djbama” Burge continued his torrid pace to start the night, erupting for a game-high 17 points as Orlando topped Philadelphia, 21-14, in Game 1.

However, despite averaging 11.5 points per game over the tournament, the Magic’s rookie guard was unable to eclipse double figures in the final two contests and Orlando fell 21-7 in Game 2 and dropped Game 3, 22-16.

“This still has to be a confidence boost for him,” Edwards said. “He didn’t play his best games in Games 2 and 3, but he is cool under pressure and doesn’t get rattled by the moment.”

In his first official action as a member of Magic Gaming, Robert “May” May displayed why Orlando was willing to sacrifice its 2020 NBA 2K League first-round pick to Pistons GT in order to acquire the center.

His willingness to act as the primary screener for djbama set Magic Gaming’s offensive tone throughout the tournament and his nine-rebound performance in Game 1 was critical to the squad’s lone semifinals win.

“We’re thrilled to have him to say the least,” Edwards said. “He wants to help out and play his role. He’s a hard worker, he watches a lot of film, he prepares the right way and plays the right way too.”

Brandon “ToXsiK” Raudenbush provided a smothering defensive effort throughout the tournament and his ability to cover opponent’s primary scorers was critical to Orlando’s trip to the Final Four.

“Getting late stops and calling out things for his teammates (throughout the tournament) was incredible to see,” Edwards said.

The semifinals loss cost Magic Gaming an opportunity to play in the Finals and a chance to face Huh Nation in a best-of-five series for the Three for All Showdown title. The online 3-on-3 tournament took place throughout the week and featured fan-organized teams, top female 2K players and social media influencers, all competing in the NBA 2K20 MyPark game mode for the chance to play against NBA 2K League teams and a share of a $25,000 prize pool.

Along with the team’s PS4 back squad, Magic Gaming’s Brendan “Reizey” Hill, Daniel “DT” Tlais and Alex “ProFusion” Snowden represented Orlando in the XBOX bracket, but were eliminated by “The OG’s” in the first round on Wednesday.