ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Center Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against Center JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at the Amway Center on November 17, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated the Lakers 130 to 117. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
The Orlando Magic wrap up their season series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers with an afternoon matinee from the Staples Center.
Orlando Magic (9-10) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (11-7)
Time/TV: 3:30 p.m./FOX Sports Florida
Line: Lakers by 8
Tickets: $18-$4,682 on Vivid Seats
2019 Season Series: Magic 130, Lakers 117 in Orlando on Nov. 17; Today in Los Angeles
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 100.0 | 105.5 | 108.8 | 51.2 | 25.4 | 13.8 | 20.4 |
| LA Lakers | 104.2 | 109.6 | 107.7 | 53.7 | 28.3 | 15.1 | 24.4 |
1) Aaron Gordon is showing how much he has improved on defense, Josh Cohen of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
2) The Orlando Magic’s rebounding has been a point of emphasis this year and was something that cost them the game in Denver against the Denver Nuggets.
3) Lonzo Ball is trying to become a better, more aggressive player and he has LeBron James in his corner guiding him along, Tania Gangiuli of the Los Angeles Times writes. The Lakers want Lonzo to assert himself more, Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register writes. Lonzo Ball also praised Rajon Rondo’s leadership.
4) Mark Heisler of the Orange County Register writes it is not yet Lonzo Ball’s time to shine.
5) Nikola Vucevic is getting the recognition he has earned.
6) Wesley Iwundu may not make a big impact on the box score, but he has made a big impact for the Orlando Magic this year.
7) JaVale McGee is grateful for LeBron James lobbying to add him to the Los Angeles Lakers, Christian Rivas of Silver Screen and Roll writes.
8) The Orlando Magic are not panicking after their loss to the Denver Nuggets, but they know they must right the ship quickly, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes. The Magic are noting what they did wrong after they got outworked in the loss, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes.
9) Nikola Jokic and Nikola Vucevic share a friendship and similar styles of play, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
10) The Lakeland Magic are off to a slow start, but the Orlando Magic’s two-way players are putting up some impressive numbers.