John Tonje scored a career-high 42 points to lead the Maine Celtics to a 119-112 win over the Osceola Magic on Tuesday in Kissimmee, Florida.
Tonje was 8 of 10 from 3-point range and 12 for 20 overall. He added seven points for the Celtics, who improve to 14-16 in the regular season with six games remaining. Osceola remains in first place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-8 record.
Hank Morgan shot 6 of 7 from 3-point range on his way to 22 points for Maine. Hason Ward added 14 points and five rebounds, while Keon Johnson and Kendall Brown each had 13.
Lester Quinones and Justin Minaya each scored 24 points for the Magic.
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