The Lead
Momentum, as was the case in Philadelphia the other night, was on the Orlando Magic’s side going into halftime. But once again they couldn’t preserve it, as the Los Angeles Lakers took control in the third quarter in the Magic’s 116-105 loss on Friday night at Amway Center with their head coach, Jamahl Mosley, back on the bench.
Top Performers
Jalen Suggs recorded career highs in both points (22) and assists (nine), although he did struggle with his shooting (6-of-16 overall, 1-of-7 from 3-point range) and committed six turnovers. Wendell Carter Jr.