The Orlando Magic dropped their 6th straight game on Monday night. It was a close game but the Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull a win out with the help of their returning superstar, Anthony Davis. Orlando’s balanced attack wasn’t enough, proving they need more in their passing efforts.
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The Magic had six players score in double figures. Chuma Okeke, the 22-year-old out of Auburn, led the team in scoring with 18 points. Gary Harris, who the Magic acquired in a trade with Denver, had a rough night shooting-wise. But at the charity stripe, he couldn’t miss, going 9-for-9. Meanwhile, rookie Cole Anthony continues to improve, dishing out a team-high seven assists.
Even without LeBron James, the Lakers performed well, snapping a three-game losing streak. Dennis Schröder led the Lakers in both points (21) and assists (10). Anthony Davis also played well, dropping 18 points with eight rebounds. It was the Lakers’ first win since Davis returned to the team after a 30-game absence.
Key Takeaways
- Dennis Schröder’s averaging 17.9 points and 8.5 assists in the Lakers’ last 10 games
- The Pistons beat the Cavaliers on Monday night; The Magic now hold the worst record in the Eastern Conference (18-43).
- Eight of the Magic’s final 11 games will be on the road
- Monday night’s loss was Orlando’s 12th in their last 13 games.
- Anthony Davis had five turnovers on Monday night
“I probably won’t ever have five turnovers in a game again, but the team kind of covered up those mistakes for me with big plays,” Davis said.
- Assistant Tyrone Corbin was the acting head coach for the Magic for a second straight game after Coach Steve Clifford tested positive for COVID-19
What’s Next for Orlando?
April 28th @ Cleveland Cavaliers (6:00 PM EST)
April 30th @ Memphis Grizzlies (7:00 PM EST)