Anthony Davis (39 points) and LeBron James (31) set the pace against a physical opponent, but the Lakers go 2 for 8 at the free-throw line in the final four minutes and lose, 119-118, on Franz Wagn…
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black, right, shoots as Lakers star Anthony Davis defends during the first half on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. LOS ANGELES — Playing against one of the league’s biggest and best defensive teams, Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized the importance of physicality.
It was the Lakers’ first loss in eight games at Crypto.com Arena this season and it snapped their six-game winning streak. James split a pair of free throws with 39 seconds left, putting the Lakers up by only three instead of four. Davis split a pair of free throws 12 seconds later, with the Lakers giving up a layup to Wagner that trimmed the Magic’s deficit to two with 20 seconds left.
Austin Reaves also missed a pair of free throws at the 3:40 mark in the fourth, meaning the Lakers missed six of eight free throws in the final four minutes.Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht had 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting .
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