LOS ANGELES — — Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead putback with 6.7 seconds to play, Paolo Banchero scored 36 factors and the Orlando Magic completed a powerful West Coast journey with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday evening.
LeBron James missed a fallaway 3-point try on the ultimate shot by the Lakers, who went 4-4 on a disappointing homestand spanning the All-Star break. Los Angeles has misplaced 4 of six and fallen into sixth place within the West, repeatedly failing to beat playoff-caliber teams.
Desmond Bane scored 22 factors and Carter had 20 factors and 12 rebounds for the Magic, who’ve gained six of eight total after taking three of 4 on the street out of the break. That surge — capped by their fourth consecutive win over the Lakers — has moved the Magic inside a half-game of sixth place within the Eastern Conference.
Orlando rallied from an early double-digit deficit to take a five-point lead with 5 1/2 minutes left, however Rui Hachimura hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:14 to play for the Lakers. Bane drilled a go-ahead 3 with 34.6 seconds left, however Doncic discovered James below the basket for a dunk to reclaim the lead.
After Carter scored on the Magic’s second offensive rebound of their closing possession, Luka Doncic belatedly obtained the ball to James, whose desperation shot did not go.
Doncic had 22 factors and 15 assists, whereas James and Deandre Ayton scored 21 apiece for the Lakers. Austin Reaves scored all 18 of his factors within the second half.
The Lakers’ turnovers and the Magic’s poor 3-point taking pictures stored the sport shut by means of three quarters.
Orlando beginning guard Jalen Suggs missed his third straight sport with a again pressure.
Lakers backup heart Jaxson Hayes remained out with an ankle harm.
Magic: Host Houston on Thursday.
Lakers: At Phoenix on Thursday.
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