Speaking pre-game inside Crypto.com Arena ahead of Tuesday’s game between the Magic and Lakers, coach Jamahl Mosley stressed the importance of his team defending at a high level and getting out in transition in order to cap off a four-game West Coast trip on a high note.
Playing in its third consecutive contest without Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain injury maintenance) and Jalen Suggs (back strain), Orlando fought back-and-forth with Los Angeles and rallied late to win on the road.
Behind a combined 78 points from Paolo Banchero (game-high 36 points), Desmond Bane (22) and Wendell Carter Jr.