The Los Angeles Lakers (12 - 25) defeated the Orlando Magic (13 - 26) 101 - 84 on Friday. Kobe Bryant (rest) sat again Friday and has now missed five of the Laker's last ten games. Wesley Johnson (hip) also sat out Friday but plans to return Sunday against the Trail Blazers. Jeremy Lin stepped up in their absence with 18 points, three rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks in 29 minutes. Lin started Wednesday but came off the bench for Friday's victory. Ronnie Price (face) returned to action and started at point guard after sitting out their last game. The Lakers went with a big lineup to start the game with Jordan Hill, Ryan Kelly and Ed Davis all getting starts against the Magic. All three ended up with at least ten points and eight - plus rebounds, and so did Tarik Black and Carlos Boozer off the bench. The Lakers out - rebounded the Magic 60 - 36. They are now 3 - 3 over their last six games. Victor Oladipo lead the Magic in scoring with 17 points and also put up two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Nikola Vucevic had 14 points and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes. Although they are struggling, the Magic find themselves just 4 games out of the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic will take on the Blazers in Portland on Saturday, and the Lakers will host the Blazers in their next game Sunday.
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