Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Orlando Magic (5-23) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (13-13) at STAPLES Center

Game Time: 9:30 PM EST on Sunday December 12, 2021

Orlando Magic 94, Los Angeles Lakers 106 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James’ three incredible blocks highlight triple-double performance in Lakers’ win over Magic
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro…1:05 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
“How do I continue how I’m playing? Been doing it for 19 years. Just do what I’ve been doing. I feel like I’m getting better and better each and every day.”
LeBron James was a two-way force on Sunday in a Lakers win: ocregister.com/2021/12/12/leb…1:00 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Trevor Ariza is expected to get in a practice on Monday with some members of the South Bay Lakers, plus Rajon Rondo and Kent Bazemore, as the Lakers’ veteran forward continues his ramp up his activity towards making his regular season debut after undergoing ankle surgery. – 12:57 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers say Trevor Ariza, Rajon Rondo and Kent Bazemore will practice with the South Bay Lakers tomorrow. Ariza is trying to take steps forward in his rehab. Bazemore and Rondo are getting reps since falling out of the rotation. – 12:52 AM
Austin Kent @AustinKent
Just checking in to say that @LeBron James has officially reached Elf on the Shelf status in this house. Not sure how that factors into the GOAT debate. pic.twitter.com/Z7ywBsjnuA12:41 AM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Best game for Talen Horton-Tucker in a bit tonight. In addition to his 19 points and 3 made 3’s, he had 6 of LAL’s 12 steals, and 3 assists to 1 TO. – 12:40 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Talen Horton-Tucker said LeBron’s been a huge resource for him gaining confidence in recent games. He gives advice off the floor, but also on it, he sets screens for THT, plays the decoy for him, finds him on the perimeter with passes and gives him lots of opportunities. – 12:37 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Talen Horton-Tucker says he’s starting to feel “comfortable” as a starter now. – 12:35 AM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Monday’s gonna be great.
#WeGotTacos | @JackBox pic.twitter.com/RFxfmhwFOY12:20 AM

Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
LeBron James had a 30-point triple-double against the Magic.
At 36 years and 346 days old, LeBron is the oldest player with a 30-point triple-double in NBA history.
He passed Kobe Bryant, who had one in November 2014 at 36 years and 99 days old. – 12:19 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel said that the key to unlocking this recent offensive tear from LeBron — six 30-point games over his last eight games — has been downsizing to smaller lineups w/ one or no bigs. Vogel said that the improved floor spacing has created easier driving lanes. – 12:18 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL have gotten away from morning shootarounds over the last 2 years; Frank Vogel has liked the results on game nights:
“When we give them the morning off they typically have more juice.” – 12:17 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel breaks into a big smile when asked about Carmelo Anthony: “I love coaching Carmelo. He’s just steady. Low maintenance. … He’s just a professional shooter. You just feel like the ball’s going in every time when he shoots it.” – 12:15 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel: “I love coaching Carmelo. … He’s a professional shooter. … He’s one of our most savvy post players.” – 12:15 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Vogel on LeBron tonight: “He’s exemplifying finding joy through hustle. The effort he’s playing with is inspiring our whole group.” – 12:08 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel says LeBron has found “joy through hustle,” the happiness of pouring out his energy on the court. He said the Lakers as a team are drawing a lot from his energy. – 12:07 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on LeBron: “He was spectacular again. … The effort he’s playing with is inspiring our whole group.” – 12:07 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron says the energy had for his 30-pt triple double on Sunday after playing a road back-to-back Thursday & Friday and flying to Phoenix on Saturday to see his son play is sleep. He said he slept from midnight to 8 a.m. last night, got up for breakfast, then slept 4 more hours – 12:07 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James credited his energy tonight to watching his son play and getting a good amount of sleep.
What’s a good night of sleep, @Dave McMenamin asked.
James said he slept from 12 am – 8 am, ate breakfast, then slept again from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.
So, 12 hours. – 12:06 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
30-point triple-doubles after turning 35 in NBA history:
1 — Kobe Bryant
1 — Larry Bird
4 — LeBron James (including tonight) pic.twitter.com/vpAERqQqsB12:05 AM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
After the win at OKC on the 2nd night of a B2B in Year 19, LeBron credited sleep for his energy. Tonight in the walkoff, he also acknowledged the boost he got from watching his son Bronny play in person on NBA courts with Sierra Canyon this past week. – 12:04 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic blitzed by Lakers to end road trip winless; Mo Bamba leaves with ankle injury orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando…12:02 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron doing what appears to be an ad read for sleep in this press conference – 12:02 AM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Hitting the road on a high note.
@LeBron James: 30 pts, 11 reb, 10 ast, 3 blk
@Russell Westbrook: 19 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast
@Talen Horton-Tucker: 19 pts, 6 stl
@Carmelo Anthony: 13 pts pic.twitter.com/U3GMFeJEFO11:59 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 106, Magic 94
The Lakers improve to 15-13. They’ve won three of their last four games and five of seven overall. LeBron James led the way with a 30-point triple-double (30/11/10) — his sixth 30-point game over his last eight games.
Up next: at Dallas on Wed. – 11:55 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
FINAL BOX: LA Lakers 106, Orlando 94 pic.twitter.com/AuOeKu6gRL11:54 PM

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers over the Magic 106-94…Q3 the difference (+26)…
-Lebron 30pts 11rebs 10ast 3blks
-THT 19pts 5stls
-Russ 19pts 7rebs 5ast 2stls
3 Game road trip starts Wednesday in Dallas vs the Mavs…
@ESPNLosAngeles11:54 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers beat the 5-23 Magic soundly, 106-94, in a game LAL led by as many as 25. LeBron 30p on 12-of-19 11r 10a 3b 6tos; Russ 19p on 9-of-18 7r 5a 5tos; THT 19p on 7-of-14 6s; Melo 13p on 3-of-5 from 3. Lakers are 15-3 w/ DAL/MIN/CHI road trip upcoming. – 11:53 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
FINAL: Lakers 106, Magic 94.
The third quarter blew it all open for the Lakers, as did LeBron James (30p, 11 r, 10a) with the triple-double. Lakers held the Magic to 2 for 23 in the pivotal third quarter, and killed in the paint. THT and Russ with 19 points each. – 11:53 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
LeBron with his 101st career triple-double. – 11:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That’s a VEREERRRRYYYYYY liberal 10th assist they gave to LeBron for his triple double, as in, no way that shoulda been an assist – 11:52 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Final: Lakers 106, Magic 94.
Orlando returns home from its five-game West Coast trip to face the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. – 11:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Cole Anthony may be the most fun player in the league that nobody but hardcore watchers know about. AK – 11:50 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
From Lakers PR: LAL held ORL to just 8.7% shooting in the third quarter tonight (2-for-23). It was the worst shooting percentage by a Lakers opponent in a quarter since Dec. 14, 1999 against the L.A. Clippers (The Clips shot 5.6% in the 2nd Q that night, going 1-for-18) – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Fast break points tonight: Lakers 20, Orlando 2. – 11:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s up to 30 points for the 6th time in 8 games.
LAL took their foot off the gas in the 4th Q, with a 23-point lead, but still lead 102-89 with 3:02 to play. – 11:45 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Magic have found a way to cut the Lakers’ lead to 97-87.
The went 2 of 23 in the 3Q, yet are only down by 10 with 4:11 left in the game. – 11:42 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
The @Orlando Magic use a 23-8 stretch to pull back within 10.
LAL 97, ORL 87 with 4:11 left in 4th. – 11:41 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
The Lakers one-time 25-point lead is down to 10 after Gary Harris hits the 3 to pull the Magic within 97-87. 4:11 left. – 11:41 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
It’s a 10-point game with 4:11 left. Another Lakers timeout. – 11:40 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Lakers are taking their foot off the gas – 11:39 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
I believe this is the play Mo Bamba sprained his right ankle. He hasn’t played since 8:18 left in the 3Q. pic.twitter.com/WojNtV4PeQ11:37 PM

Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
LeBron putting on Wendall Carter Jr’s lens is pure comedy. 😂 pic.twitter.com/8p4XvgnicV11:36 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers led by 25, but now it’s down to 14 with 5:53 remaining. Frank calls a timeout to talk about it. – 11:35 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL came into this game ranked 12th in defensive efficiency, a number that could go up a tick based off that 3rd Q in particular. ORL is at 35% from the field with 18 turnovers as the Lakers lead 94-75. – 11:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Injury update from Orlando: Mo Bamba won’t return tonight due to an ankle sprain. – 11:32 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic center Mo Bamba won’t return against the Lakers due to a sprained right ankle. – 11:30 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
🚨 INJURY UPDATE:
@Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba will not return tonight at LA Lakers due to a sprained right ankle.
#MagicTogether11:29 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Time to watch Lakers- Magic …can’t wait to hear @mullyhaugh @670TheScore Monday morning. Time to hit the Mr. Pibb. – 11:27 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Russ, uh, passed out of a dunk. But DeAndre Jordan was able to finish the dish. – 11:25 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 3RD QUARTER BOX: LA Lakers 85, Orlando 62 pic.twitter.com/AO12F7gLzt11:24 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Orlando managed just 10 points in the 3rd Q, the lowest in any quarter for a Lakers opponent since last March (Cleveland).
LAL’s lead going into the 4th is 85-62, after a 36-10 period. – 11:24 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
A 36-10 3rd with a 23-0 run.
That’s Lakers basketball #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/Khol20dY3t11:23 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Lakers 85, Magic 62.
Magic were actually leading at halftime, Lakers outscored them 36-10 in that quarter. – 11:22 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
After Q3: Lakers 85, Magic 62.
That was a 36-10 advantage for the Lakers in the third. Orlando went more than 8 minutes between points, almost 10 minutes between field goals. LeBron James was a two-way force, and he’s up to 25 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists. – 11:22 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
The Magic haven’t hit a shot in nearly 10 minutes – 11:18 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
That Terrence Ross free throw gave the Magic their first points in over eight minutes. – 11:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron takes a seat at the 2:43 mark of the 3rd after leading LAL to this 29-4 disparity in the period.
He had 2 more big blocks to go with 14 points and 3 assists, for 25 points, 8 boards, 6 assists and 3 blocks in 28 minutes. – 11:17 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
With that free throw, Terrence Ross gives the Magic their first point in more than eight minutes. – 11:17 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
A lot of energy out there for the Lakers! Refreshing to see – 11:16 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
21-0 run by the Lakers and it’s all been due to LeBron – 11:16 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
this is LeBron’s third block of the night and somehow it’s, like, the least impressive one. He is unreal. pic.twitter.com/vvnyY1AqQi11:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Yeah. If you don’t think LeBron is still deep in the conversation for the best player in the league, you’re just kinda lying to yourself at this point – 11:15 PM
Kyle Kuzma @kylekuzma
LBJ swat party☝🏽 – 11:15 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
LeBron is on something tonight. Wow. – 11:15 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Jesus LeBron. This third quarter has been incredible. – 11:15 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron is an absolute menace. He’s been swatting stuff left and right. The Magic cannot get a break. – 11:14 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron’s having a ridiculous third quarter. – 11:12 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Are we sure LeBron is in his 19th year? – 11:12 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Bron is ridiculous… – 11:11 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
LeBron entered the Matrix 😅
(📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/2e6H7EdJ8M11:10 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers with 72-56 lead over Magic after that Bradley 3.
The Lakers are on a 17-0 run and have 23-4 advantage in the 3Q. – 11:10 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
It’s a 17-0 run for LAL, their longest of the season, producing a 72-56 lead.
Orlando, who played last night in this building, is struggling to generate good looks against some better Lakers defense. – 11:10 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
L.A. on a 17-0 run.
Orlando led prior to the start of the run.
Lakers 72, Magic 56 with 5:43 left in 3rd. – 11:09 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
THT went 2 for 3 from 3 at OKC, and is now 3 for 5 tonight.
He’s previously hit only 2 3’s in his prior 10 games. If he can find a rhythm from distance, it’d be pretty significant for LAL. – 11:09 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Avery Bradley’s 3 gives the Lakers a 72-56 lead. This 17-0 run is their longest of the year, per Lakers. Orlando has only scored four points in the third period. – 11:08 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers 23-4 in Q3 (5:43 left)…LakeShow up 72-56 – 11:08 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Said it before, I’ll say it again: The Lakers are a third quarter team. Always have been. BK – 11:08 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers PR says this 17-0 run is the team’s biggest unanswered scoring streak of the year. – 11:08 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron after last game: “I’m starting to get a lot healthier as the season goes on, especially with my low ab and my groin. That’s been feeling a lot better as of the last couple weeks.”
He’s up to 24 points on 10 of 14 FG’s after a big transition dunk. – 11:04 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Let’s go, Lakers Nation 👏 pic.twitter.com/QNK9QLY0qA11:02 PM

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers start out the 3rd +11, up 64-56…Lebron with 22pts and 7rebs…THT up to 11pts along with 4 steals… – 11:02 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
LeBron James has that look about him. He’s just not going to let the Lakers lose this one. The Magic need to regroup here. – 11:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Another LeBron-led run has LAL up 8 at 64-56, their biggest margin, behind a 15-4 start to the 3rd Q.
LeBron’s up to 22 points with 7 boards and 4 assists, his latest going for THT’s 2nd 3-pointer. – 11:01 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron took over – 11:00 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers up by 8 after a THT catch-and-shoot. LeBron makes a point to go toward halfcourt and tell the fans to get loud as Magic call a timeout. – 11:00 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
it’s a love-hate relationship with the goggles – 10:58 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Wendell Carter Jr.’s goggles have taken a beating today, but he’s got them back on and ready to go after tossing them aside for a moment. – 10:57 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Wendell Carter has been wearing rec specs for most of this game, and they’ve tumbled off his face a time or two. Looks like he just gave up on them, tossing them to the baseline after that last Magic possession. – 10:56 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Today just isn’t the day for Wendell Carter Jr.’s goggles. – 10:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron was 5 for 5 from 2 in the 1st half, all at the rim, and 0 for 3 from 3.
He started the 2nd half with B2B 3’s to reach 17 points in his 20 minutes, putting LAL up 1. – 10:54 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Magic 52, Lakers 49.
Cole Anthony leads the Magic with points (12). Terrence Ross has 11.
Orlando’s 24 minutes away from picking up first win of road trip. – 10:38 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
HALFTIME BOX: Orlando 52, LA Lakers 49 pic.twitter.com/YpJwGPDiCU10:38 PM

Bill Oram @billoram
Russell Westbrook heads to the locker room with a pretty good limp after that collision at the rim. Lakers trail 52-49. LeBron with 11 points, 7 rebounds. – 10:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A LeBron putback of a Westbrook miss was the final bucket of the first half, as LAL trail 52-49.
Lakers were out-boarded 24-20, including 6-3 on the offensive glass, and shot 43.2% overall. – 10:37 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
HALFTIME: Magic 52, Lakers 49.
Russ looked a little shaken up on the Lakers’ last offensive play, but he’s walking off the court. LeBron leads with 11 points, 7 rebounds. Magic are up in part because even though they have the same number of FGs (19) they have 9 3s to Lakers’ 5. – 10:37 PM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
The Lakers aren’t good at anything
The Suns, Warriors and Jazz would all beat them easily in a Playoff series – 10:37 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Halftime: Magic 52, Lakers 49
Cole Anthony – 12 pts
Terrence Ross – 11 pts
Second chance points – ORL 13, LAL 4
Points in the paint – LAL 24, ORL 16 – 10:37 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
At the half, Orlando up 52-49 on the Lakers… – 10:36 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
With Succession already on my brain, I’m unhappy to report that Magic-Lakers has been a Snore on the Floor. AK – 10:29 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers are in a really difficult position if Dwight gets switched off Robin Lopez in this lineup. There’s absolutely no defender who is within seven inches of his height who can rotate over. – 10:25 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Malik Monk gambled on the entry pass to the Orlando center and I am here to tell you he was unsuccessful at robbin’ Lopez. – 10:24 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
LeBron playing straight up bully ball 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/ZlHEh2T9ld10:21 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
No, no, no!
(📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/NH1Eq34YBU10:18 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Magic’s best defense is offense tonight.
Lakers getting whatever they want in transition. Magic need to force them to start possessions taking the ball out of their own baseline. – 10:16 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Lakers on an 13-4 run since they fell behind 27-18 to the five-win Magic. – 10:16 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron created most everything for the Lakers to start the 2nd Q, and produced a 14-6 stretch capped by THT’s transition dunk, from LeBron.
LAL lead 32-31. – 10:15 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
A go-ahead dunk by THT off the LeBron feed. That lineup really made the Lakers better defensively, unlocking the transition game a bit and propelling them to a 10-2 run. – 10:15 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LeBron has made some absurd passes tonight. – 10:14 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
And-1 for LeBron. The Lakers have been bothered by the Magic’s length, and that’s particularly affected the style that Russ wants to play. Lakers trying to soften things up with the super-small lineup. – 10:12 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
LeBron with the chasedown block on R.J. Hampton. This is the hardest backboard swat I’ve seen since Dwight got Stephen Curry, like, 12 years ago. The rebound went to midcourt and JJ Redick scooped it up. pic.twitter.com/1EDZVosWc210:12 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Starting to think the rest of the league has figured out the Lakers’ “Dribble the clock down aimlessly until around 7 seconds, then sort-of-but-not-really run a set” play. AK – 10:11 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Good grief, LeBron – 10:11 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron with a classic chasedown. Just picked it off at the top of RJ’s lay-up. – 10:10 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
If you could describe this Lakers team in ONE WORD what would it be? – 10:09 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Magic 25, Lakers 18.
Magic overcome early-quarter turnovers and outscore Lakers 22-9 over the last 8:43 of 1Q.
Half of the Lakers’ points are being classified as “fastbreak” points. – 10:07 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Lakers down 25-18 after one against Orlando. And it was as ugly a quarter — for both teams — as the score suggests. – 10:07 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
End 1Q: Magic 25, Lakers 18
Anthony, Ross, Franz Wagner all have 5 pts
Second chance points: ORL 11, LAL 2
Bench points: ORL 12, LAL 5 – 10:05 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Orlando 25, LA Lakers 18 pic.twitter.com/DOUIwqveRp10:05 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
After Q1: Magic 25, Lakers 18. – 10:04 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL have given up 5 offensive boards already, leading to 11 Magic 2nd chance points, most recently a top-of-the-key 3 that put ORL up 25-18 late in the 1st. – 10:01 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
the Magic need to get it to Chuma in the middle of the floor more often. Let him get downhill. pic.twitter.com/ObpLVTlq8610:00 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Robin Lopez’s style of play is so unorthodox that it’s endearing lol – 10:00 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Lakers scored five points in the first 52 seconds, and have four more over the next 5.2 minutes (give or take). BK – 9:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers haven’t scored in over 3 minutes, as Orlando turned a 9-3 deficit into a 13-9 lead.
Last bucket was at the 8:43 mark. Time out with 5:38 left in the 1st.
Lakers are 4 for 10 from the field with 3 TO’s, and ORL is 5 for 11 with 5 TO’s. – 9:54 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
There are a couple of moments every game or so where I have to remind myself Franz Wagner is a 20-year-old rookie.
Dude’s legit. – 9:51 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers charged out to a 9-3 lead, but Magic have gone 8-0 out of the timeout and pulled ahead. Might be another back-and-forth tilt with one of the NBA’s struggling teams. – 9:50 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Franz Wagner just turned the corner on LeBron James and banked in a floater – 9:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have now had 8 quarters on defense this season holding an opponent below 20 points. The opponents?
2 – POR
1 – DAL
1 – ORL
1 – OKC
1 – BOS
1 – GSW
1 – NOP – 9:49 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Magic are gonna need to fix their transition defense to stay in this game. – 9:47 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👑 @LeBron James goes with the “Uniform Hook” Nike LeBron 19 at home! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/QD2abAvL1R9:47 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL opened tonight’s game on a 7-0 run, holding Orlando without a bucket until the 9:07 mark, when rookie Franz Wagner hit a corner 3 at the end of a possession.
LeBron answered with a transition layup to force an early Magic time out. – 9:45 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Bron wasting zero time getting things started.
(📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/mzUKgF1YGO9:44 PM

Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,157 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether9:44 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Even when he doesn’t make the shot, it’s encouraging to see Wendell Carter Jr. look comfortable taking off-the-dribble jumpers. – 9:43 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers PA calling Anfernee Simons “Ant-Man” in a game Anthony Edwards is playing in. Is this a Melo/LaMelo situation? 🤔 – 9:32 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Invest in teamwork.
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/EYHLAmbHIs9:26 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
First Five on the Floor
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/ZZDHhTvKlP9:15 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have pulled away from OKC, up 100-81 with 2:26 to go. They will go 2-1 on this trip and be back at .500 as they come home for games Monday against Charlotte (without Luka) and Wednesday against the Lakers. – 9:11 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 28 at LA LAKERS
2⃣2⃣F: @Franz Wagner
3⃣4⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
5⃣C: @TheRealMoBamba
1⃣4⃣G: @thats_G_
5⃣0⃣G: @The_ColeAnthony
⏰9:30 p.m.
📺@BallySportsFL (coverage begins at 9 p.m.)
📲 bspts.cc/orlando-magic
📻@969thegame
#MagicTogether – 9:10 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Same starting lineup for the Lakers as OKC: pic.twitter.com/opnHtz88yU9:09 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Starting lineups for tonight’s game between the Magic and Lakers: pic.twitter.com/yoowPInL7o9:06 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
text don’t call
#ULTRADrip x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/dK0MyQNUU78:41 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Herb Jones has 2 blocks and a steal in 18 minutes tonight.
He’s got at least 1 block and 1 steal in 13 games this season. The only players with more:
Anthony Davis (16)
Jaren Jackson (16) – 8:30 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Most career 50-point games (active players)
1. James Harden: 23
t-2. LeBron James: 12
t-2. Damian Lillard: 12
4. Stephen Curry: 10
5. KEVIN DURANT: 7 – 8:29 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kevin Durant had an NBA-high 51 points today. Since his rookie season (07-08), only four players have had more 50-point games per @ESPNStatsInfo
Most 50-point games
2007-Present
James Harden 23
Damian Lillard 12
Stephen Curry 10
LeBron James 9
Kevin Durant 7 – 8:28 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Players with fewer 3-pointers than Jonas Valanciunas this season:
Giannis Antetokuonmpo
DeMar DeRozan
Anthony Davis
De’Aaron Fox
Tyrese Maxey
Chris Paul
Keldon Johnson – 8:08 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Trevor Ariza getting some reps up pregame. He’s just over two months out from his ankle surgery, and has been able to work in live sessions with the team. pic.twitter.com/7l1sQrLEDE8:04 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Orlando’s top priority is taking care of the basketball and transition defense, given how explosive L.A. can be when they’re able to get out and run. – 8:03 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“You could easily see this team putting it together for 10 or 11 games, and going 9-2 or 10-1”
@adaniels33 isn’t concerned about the Lakers early season struggles #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/BPJCnoXKGU7:51 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Frank Vogel says that Anthony Davis (left knee soreness) will miss a second straight game on Sun vs. ORL. Vogel says Davis got an ultrasound on the knee that showed everything was structurally intact. Vogel says AD will be day to day moving forward, but DAL on Weds is possible – 7:48 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel did say everything is “structurally sound” in AD’s knee, which is obviously good news. – 7:47 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Anthony Davis is out tonight. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said he had an ultrasound and everything is intact structurally with his sore knee. He’s day-to-day. – 7:47 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
AD out with knee soreness and will be listed as day to day. Got ultrasound on knee, per Vogel – 7:47 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis is out with left knee soreness for second straight game. Ultrasound showed everything is structurally sound. With two days until next game @ Dallas, Lakers hoping those days of rest can get Davis back on the court. – 7:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis will be out tonight for a second straight game, but his knee is “structurally sound,” and he’s considered day-to-day moving forward. – 7:46 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis out tonight against Magic, per Frank Vogel. He’s day to day moving forward. – 7:46 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on AD: “Anthony is going to be out again tonight. He’ll be considered day-to-day.” – 7:45 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
No official word on AD yet, but he is shooting around…Jumper looks good pic.twitter.com/cF23WIia2h7:39 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
past scenes against the Lakers 📸
#NBA75 x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/T9HNFgkhCr7:14 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
It’s Sunday at home. You know what that means.
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/vRycizfoSw7:06 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
From Jason Kidd pregame, Luka is out tonight at OKC & confirmed out tomorrow at home vs Charlotte. It’s a we’ll see after that. Has missed 4 games this yr w/ injured left ankle & tweaked it Friday in Indiana. Rest of the week schedule is home vs Lakers (Wed) & at Minnesota (Sun) – 6:32 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic will miss tonight vs. Thunder and tomorrow vs. Hornets after his left ankle “flare up” vs. Pacers on Friday night.
Mavs will reevaluate again before Wednesday vs. Lakers. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…5:37 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My roommate, who watches only the basketball I force her to, just informed me out of the blue that she’s having a girlfriend over tonight to watch Space Jam.
The LeBron Space Jam.
My life is a monkey’s paw. – 5:02 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
This week’s #peltonmailbag looks at the familiarity factor for the Steph/Draymond combo and the Warriors in general compared to the rest of the league plus questions on LeBron playoff odds, rematches and NBA players vs. namesake cities: es.pn/3EPgWlb (ESPN+) – 4:58 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
There is no debate, LeBron James is the GOAT.
The Greatest Old-guy-of All Time.
➡ https://t.co/j6g1SIhlE3 pic.twitter.com/B3J4AWvHlx4:52 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Let’s Go. It’s Game Day. pic.twitter.com/rMXs9q0YXO4:10 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1971, the @Los Angeles Lakers beat the Hawks for their 21st straight win, breaking the NBA record of 20 in a row they shared with the Washington Capitols and Milwaukee Bucks.
The Lakers would go on to win 33 straight games, still the longest such streak in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/4EpYqbBMPg3:31 PM

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