Some wins feel routine. This one felt stolen. The Lakers walked into Kia Center on March 21 and walked out with a 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic, but there was nothing comfortable about it.
Eventually, the Lakers will lose a basketball game again this season. But for however long their win streak goes, they’ll be hard-pressed to have a more improbable win than Saturday’s.
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Luka Doncic claimed Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze had some choice words for his family during the Los Angeles Lakers’ Saturday game at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have their best stuff, and for most of the night, it showed. Shots weren’t falling consistently, the offense lacked rhythm, and the Orlando Magic controlled long stretches with their physicality and execution.
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The Houston Rockets picked up a thrilling 123-122 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, thanks in part to a strong fourth quarter that saw them overcome a nine-point deficit when it began. It was a huge win for the team. It was also a significant night individually for Kevin Durant.
Luke Kennard drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining on Saturday to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-104 victory over the host Orlando Magic.
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The Los Angeles Lakers sure are piling up W’s, but they’re also investing sweet time in building real momentum. Eight straight victories, a 45-25 record, Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves insane chemistry, and before we know it, the noise around this team feels different.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James has been in and out of the lineup for head coach JJ Redick this season. In his second year in L.A., the 6-foot-2 shooting guard has made 32 appearances, making one start.