The Los Angeles Lakers (14 - 51) defeated the Orlando Magic (27 - 36) 107 - 98 at Staples Center on Tuesday. The Lakers earned back - to - back home wins for the first time all season, as the starting trio of Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell all eclipsed the 20 - plus point mark. With Kobe Bryant (shoulder) sidelined, the focus was once again on the rookies and sophomores to lead Los Angeles, and as the season has progressed, the young talent is showing signs of development. Save for the first quarter, where the Magic quickly got out to 90 run, the Lakers assisted and rebounded in stronger fashion, and dominated the third quarter, where they were able to put the game away after posting 39 points. Julius Randle finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, which completed his 28th double - double of the season, and shot 9 - of - 16 from the field in 30 minutes. Jordan Clarkson flexed some range in the second half on his way 24 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting, including five treys, to go along with five boards and three dimes. D’Angelo Russell led all scorers with 27 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting to continue his hot run of form. The Magic showcased the talent they possess as well, it just was not enough to keep pace with the Lakers game plan. Aaron Gordon may have only finished with five points in the contest, but two of those points came on a dunk of the year candidate, as Gordon channeled his inner Dominique Wilkins for a windmill jam. In terms of the box score, Victor Oladipo led his team, which is beginning to become a theme for the Magic in close games, as he finished with 26 points, four rebounds and two assists on 10 - of - 17 shooting in 35 minutes. Evan Fournier turned in an impressive shooting performance and scored 23 points on 11 shots in just under 40 minutes. The Orlando bench was uneventful, save for C.J. Watson’s 10 points in 25 minutes, as Scott Skiles put the minutes burden on the starters. The Lakers will welcome LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers (44 - 18) on Thursday, while the Magic head north to face the Sacramento Kings (25 - 37) on Friday.
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