The Orlando Magic, playing on short rest, took on the LA Lakers on Thursday. Orlando, which had their six-game winning run snapped by the LA Clippers 104-93 on Wednesday, hoped to get back on the winning side. The Magic faced a team currently on a six-game winning streak. 

The Magic looked fresh in the opening quarter and matched the hosts point for point. Franz Wagner had 13 points while Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris and Mo Wagner combined for 21.
The LA Lakers leaned on balanced scoring led by Anthony Davis' eight points. Five of AD's teammates contributed at least five points as the Lakers took a 38-36 lead after the first quarter.
Davis sustained his hot shooting and added 11 more points in the third quarter. LeBron James added 12 points, four rebounds and three assists. Austin Reaves and Dalton Knecht combined for 18 points, four rebounds and one assist to give the Lakers a 67-60 halftime lead. 

Franz Wagner slowed down in the second quarter and finished off with 18 first-half points. Jalen Suggs and Mo Wagner helped carry the scoring cudgels to keep the Magic within striking distance.