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Wendell Carter Jr. Scores Late Winner in Magic's 110-109 Victory over Slumping Lakers

Wendell Carter Jr. secured the rebound and scored with 6.7 seconds left, leading Orlando Magic to a 110-109 win after seven lead changes in the final four minutes.

  • In Los Angeles on Tuesday night, Wendell Carter Jr. scored a late putback to seal Orlando's 110-109 victory over the Lakers.
  • Late in the fourth quarter, seven lead changes occurred, with Rui Hachimura hitting a 3 with 2:14 remaining amid the back-and-forth finish.
  • Desmond Bane scored 22 points while Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds for Orlando, in a game where Carter made a late game-winning layup.
  • The win leaves Orlando with momentum on the road, moving the Magic within half a game of sixth place in the Eastern Conference and closing their eight-game homestand at 4-4.
  • Injuries and incidents affected rotations: Jalen Suggs missed his third straight game, Jaxson Hayes remained out, and Luka Doncic had an eye poke stoppage.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have had an unconvincing start to the decisive part of the regular season of the North American NBA league to secure the best starting position for the playoffs. The Lakers suffered their second consecutive defeat. This time, the Orlando Magic were better by only one point, 110:109. Slovenian ace Luka Dončić scored 22 points.

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Wendell Carter Jr. scores late winner in Magic's 110-109 victory over slumping Lakers

Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead putback with 6.7 seconds to play, Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and the Orlando Magic finished a strong West Coast trip with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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