“Desperation Grows: Can the Lakers Survive the Playoff Gauntlet After Another Heartbreaking Loss?”
In a surprising twist of fate, the Orlando Magic turned their losing streak around in a way that leaves basketball fans buzzing. Last night, they handed the Los Angeles Lakers their third consecutive defeat, ending their own six-game home setback in the process. Luka Doncic showcased his brilliance with 32 points, while LeBron James wasn’t too far behind with 24 points and eight assists, helping the Lakers initially hold a slim lead at halftime. However, a stunning third-quarter surge from the Magic—where they outscored Los Angeles 34-18—tilted the game firmly in their favor, sealing the victory at 118-106. With standout performances from Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, there’s no doubt the Magic seized a moment to relish. Meanwhile, questions loom over the Lakers’ fitness and focus as they gear up for the final stretch of the season. If you’re curious to dive deeper into this exhilarating match and what it means for both teams, well, you’re in for a treat! LEARN MORE.
However, Orlando outscored the visitors 34-18 in the third quarter and went on to wrap up a 118-106 victory.Getty Images
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The Lakers, who have lost seven of their past 10 games are fourth in the Western Conference with 11 games of the regular season remaining. The top eight qualify for the play-offs and they have eight more wins than the ninth-placed Sacramento Kings. Elsewhere on Monday, in a match featuring two sides unlikely to make the play-offs, the Dallas Mavericks welcomed Anthony Davis back from injury in a 120-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.The Magic occupy eighth spot in the Eastern Conference and have 10 games left.Luka Doncic scored 32 points and LeBron James added 24 and eight assists for the Lakers, who led 60-58 at half-time.Davis scored 12 points in 26 minutes as he returned from six weeks out with an abductor injury – suffered in his first game for Dallas after his trade from the Lakers in exchange for Doncic.”We look tired,” said Lakers coach JJ Redick. “I don’t know what contributes to that. We weren’t able to sustain the level of intensity that we started the game with.”Franz Wagner contributed 32 points and nine assists for the Magic, while Paolo Banchero added 30 points and seven rebounds.
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