On Thursday evening, the Lakers have been at dwelling to face the Magic. Los Angeles got here into the matchup on a six-game win streak. LeBron James and Anthony Davis delivered robust performances vs. the Magic. James had 31 factors, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
Davis had 39 factors, 9 rebounds, and three blocks. Nevertheless, the massive man missed two huge free throws that might have primarily iced the sport for Los Angeles. Orlando had no timeouts with lower than 20 seconds left within the recreation and Davis missed two free throws that might have given the Lakers a four-point benefit. As a substitute, the Magic bought the defensive rebound on the missed free throw, and Franz Wagner nailed a 26-foot three-pointer to win the sport 119-118 for Orlando. That was a recreation the Lakers ought to have gained.
Anthony Davis missed two clutch free throws for the Lakers of their loss to the Magic on Thursday
Anthony Davis and LeBron James delivered robust performances, however missed free throws late price the Lakers their first dwelling lack of the season:
AD 📊 39 PTS | 14-22 FG | 10-13 FT | 9 REB | 3 BLK
Bron 📊 31 PTS | 12-22 FG | 5-9 3PT | 10 REB | 8 ASTMissed alternatives on the… pic.twitter.com/39VItdPcJL
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After a loss to the Magic on Thursday, the Lakers are 10-5 this season. That’s fourth within the Western Convention. Early within the 2024-25 season, there’s no questioning who the staff’s finest participant is. LeBron James continues to be one of many all-time greats, however Anthony Davis is the straw that stirs the drink for Los Angeles. In 14 video games this season, he’s averaging (31.3) factors, (11.2) rebounds, (2.8) assists, (1.2) steals, and (1.9) blocks.
The (31.3) factors per recreation is the very best up to now of Davis’ profession however the Lakers nonetheless have 67 video games left to play. On Thursday, the staff misplaced a winnable recreation vs. the Magic. Orlando had no timeouts left and needed to foul a participant to cease the clock. It occurred to be Anthony Davis. He had the possibility to make two free throws and have a four-point lead. As a substitute, the massive man missed two free throws and the Magic collected the rebound on the second miss. Franz Wagner of the Magic hit a stepback three and gained the sport 119-118 for the Magic. All Davis needed to do was hit a kind of free throws and the sport would have a minimum of gone to OT. Los Angeles is at dwelling on Saturday evening to face the Nuggets.
