Lakers-Magic Reaction: LA Overpowered By Orlando's Stars For Third Straight Loss

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' recent skid, their defensive limitations against Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner (and how that could apply in the playoffs), LeBron James and Rui Hachimura still acclimating, Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt's struggles, the rest of their four-game road trip, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:45 Overarching thought: The Lakers are in a rut right now

6:39 Notable performers

8:27 Stat of the night: Orlando was plus-15 at the 3-point line

9:50 Takeaway No. 1: Franz & Paolo overpowered the Lakers' perimeter defense

16:18Takeaway No. 2: Rough performances for Jaxson Hayes & Jarred Vanderbilt

21:21 Takeaway No. 3: Why the rest of this road trip will test LA's defense

25:38 Q&A

1:26:36 Outro

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