Magic Beat Lakers on Buzzer-Beaters
The Orlando Magic won back-to-back buzzer-beaters in LA, including edging the Lakers as LeBron James missed at the buzzer. The victories capped a dramatic two-game sweep for Orlando on their West Coast road trip. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks rallied 39-24 in the fourth quarter against Miami for their 7th win in 9 games.
- Paolo Banchero led the Magic against the Lakers with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, scoring 17 of his points in the third quarter. - Wendell Carter Jr., who had 20 points and 12 rebounds, scored the game-winning putback layup with 6.7 seconds remaining. - The victory marked Orlando's fourth consecutive win against the Lakers and concluded a successful 3-1 West Coast road trip for the team. - With the win, the Magic are now within a half-game of sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. - The loss continued a difficult stretch for the Lakers, who have now lost four of their last six games. - The Bucks' victory over the Heat came without their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was sidelined with a calf injury. - Kevin Porter Jr. stepped up for Milwaukee, matching his season-high with 32 points and adding seven rebounds and seven assists. - Miami had entered the fourth quarter with a lead, but the Bucks dominated the final period 39-24 and closed the game on a 16-4 scoring run to secure the win.
