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NBA: Wanger, Banchero Star As Orlando Magic Win 118-106 Against Los Angeles Lakers

NBA: Orlando Magic handed a third consecutive defeat to Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, 24 March, beating them 118-106. Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero both starred for the victors, adding 32 and 30 points respectively. For the Lakers, Luka Doncic scored 32 points, but it was in vain as the team succumbed to their seventh loss in the last 10 matches. Meanwhile, LeBron James, who returned from an injury in the last match, scored 24 points and eight assists.

NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Franz Wagner
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, right, goes to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Cory Joseph
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) moves between Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Paolo Banchero
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: LeBron James
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, reaches in to try to steal the ball from Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Austin Reaves
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dives for a loose ball in front of forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) and guard Caleb Houstan, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Anthony Black
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, center, loses control of the ball as he goes between Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) and guard Gary Harris during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Luka Doncic
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, moves the ball past Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Wendell Carter Jr
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, looks to shoot against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Franz Wagner
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers photo gallery: Austin Reaves
NBA 2024-25: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) looks for a way past Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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