The Orlando Magic won their 10th game of the season after inching past the Lakers 119-118 in Los Angeles. Magic Forward Franz Wagner hit the game-winning three with 2.5 seconds to lift the Magic to victory. The Magic missed three starters (Paolo Banchero, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Wendell Carter Jr.). Despite the injuries, the Magic have won seven of their last eight games. The Magic are now 10-7 overall and improve to 3-7 on the road.
Franz Wagner had a huge night scoring 37 points on 13-for-26 shooting. Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter. Wagner knocked down 4-for-10 from the three-point line. He hit 7-for-8 from the free-throw line. Wagner also grabbed six rebounds, dished out 11 assists, and recorded four steals on the night.
The Los Angeles Lakers got big contributions from Anthony Davis and LeBron James in the loss. Davis scored 39 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out two assists. LeBron James scored 31 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out seven assists.
More Magic Contributions
- Gary Harris scored 11 points, grabbed a rebound, and recorded an assist.
- Jalen Suggs scored 23 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out five assists, and recorded two steals, and two blocks.
- Mo Wagner scored 19 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out four assists off the bench.
The Orlando Magic travel home to Orlando on Saturday, 11/23 to face the Detroit Pistons. Tip-off from the Kia Center is at 7 p.m. Eastern.
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets at home in Los Angeles on Saturday, 11/23. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is at 10:30 p.m. Eastern, 7:30 p.m. Pacific. The game will air nationally on NBA TV.
