LOS ANGELES — Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic fought again to finish the Los Angeles Lakers’ six-game successful streak with a 119-game win. 118 Thursday night.
Anthony Davis missed two free throws with 19 seconds left, then missed an 18-foot jumper on the buzzer for the Lakers, who misplaced to a Magic crew taking part in with out three starters in its third sport in 4 nights.
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Following
Magic: Host Detroit on Saturday. Orlando is 7-0 at house.
Lakers: Host Denver on Saturday.
Wagner’s Fourth Quarter Heroes
Wagner scored 15 of his 37 factors within the fourth quarter and added 11 assists for the Magic, who gained seven of eight. Jalen Suggs added 23 factors and Moritz Wagner had a season-high 19.
Davis had 39 factors and 9 rebounds for the Lakers, whereas LeBron James scored 14 of his 31 factors within the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles misplaced at house for the primary time in eight video games.
Key gamers sidelined
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed the sport for private causes, whereas Wendell Carter Jr. (plantar fasciitis) missed his tenth straight sport. Paolo Banchero (indirect) continues to be absent.
Rui Hachimura (ankle) missed his fourth straight sport for Los Angeles, and Bronny James (heel bruise) missed his second straight sport.
Magic’s spectacular efficiency
It was a powerful outing from a shorthanded crew. Orlando did not look drained in any respect, with Suggs and the Wagners main a spirited and mature group efficiency. The Magic seem able to construct on final season’s breakthrough to turn out to be a contender within the East.
Lakers struggles late within the sport
James and Davis took over as soon as once more, however Davis failed within the clutch.
James and Davis missed 4 of six free throws within the ultimate 39 seconds, leaving the door open for Orlando.
The Wagners scored 20 of Orlando’s 30 factors within the fourth quarter.
