Lakers Roll Past Magic In Orlando
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the host Orlando Magic, 129-110, at Amway Center on Tuesday evening.

The Lakers got out to a strong start and led 33-27 after one quarter. They maintained control in the second and pushed their lead up to 16, before settling on a 10-point cushion at the break. The Magic came out stronger in the third and managed to trim it back to a nine-point game heading into the final quarter. However, the Lakers reclaimed dominance in the fourth and outscored the hosts by 10 points, to run away with the road win and snap a four-game slide.

LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, seven rebounds, five assists, a block and a steal, in 31 minutes. Thomas Bryant followed up with 21 points, 10 rebounds and a steal, while Russell Westbrook tallied 15 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. The Lakers shot 54 percent from the field, including 17-of-43 from long range.

Meanwhile, Markelle Fultz led the Magic with 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks, in 28 minutes. Franz Wagner added 15 points, two rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Wendell Carter tallied 15 points, three rebounds and four assists. The Magic shot 50 percent from the field, including 10-of-28 from deep.

The Magic (13-22) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday. The Lakers (14-20) take on the Heat in Miami on Wednesday.
Posted on: 12/27/2022 6:24 PM
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