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Luka hesitates, LeBron misses on the last possession of a rough homestand for the slumping Lakers
- On Tuesday, Luka Dončić passed to LeBron James on the final possession, but James missed and the Los Angeles Lakers lost 110-109 to the Orlando Magic, ending a 4-4 homestand.
- Asked about the play, Dončić said he hesitated because he felt a step behind the 3-point line and lacked rhythm, citing his 2-for-10 shooting from distance.
- Redick drew up a sideline inbounds with James inbounding and Doncic coming off a screen, hesitating before bounce-passing back to James, who missed the shot under pressure from Jonathan Isaac.
- After blowing a 12-point second-half lead, the Lakers lost 110-109, with James missing a crucial free throw and Orlando's Bane hitting a key 3.
- They fly to Phoenix Wednesday to face the Suns on Thursday and then travel to Golden State on Saturday, with seeding implications at stake.
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Luka hesitates, LeBron misses on the last possession of a rough homestand for the slumping Lakers
When Luka Doncic had the ball in his hands with a chance to win the game for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Slovenian scoring machine passed.
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The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their second consecutive defeat in the NBA. Orlando was better by one point. The Slovenian ace scored 22 points and 15 assists.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left8Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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