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Sunday, October 29, 2023
Denver Nuggets 121, Oklahoma City Thunder 114
Golden State Warriors 137, Houston Rockets 101
Atlanta Hawks 124, Milwaukee Bucks 119
Philadelphia 76ers 131, Portland Trail Blazers 104
LA Clippers 125, San Antonio Spurs 78

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One week into the new season the Lakers depth will already be put to the test. Both forward Jarred Vanderbilt and first round draft pick guard Jalen Hood-Schifino have yet to take the court for the Lakers in the regular season and now power forward Rui Hachimura joins them. Hachimura entered concussion protocol following the Lakers loss Sunday night at Sacramento. His status is day-to-day, but he will not suit up today when the Lakers host the Orlando Magic in the second game of a back-to-back.

Hachimura, who re-signed with the Lakers in the off season is in the first year of a three-year/$51 million contract. Through three games this season Hachimura is averaging 3.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist.

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Matchup Preview - October 30, 2023

Orlando Magic@Los Angeles Lakers

STARTING LINEUPS

Markelle Fultz | Point Guard | D'Angelo Russell

Jalen Suggs | Shooting Guard | Austin Reaves

Franz Wagner | Small Forward | Taurean Prince

Paolo Banchero | Power Forward | LeBron James

Wendell Carter Jr. | Center | Anthony Davis

GAME NOTES

The Magic and Lakers have met 68 times in the regular season, with Los Angeles holding a 45-23 advantage in the all-time series ... In Orlando, the Lakers are 5-8 in Amway Arena ... At Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers are 18-4 all-time against the Magic in regular season contests ... Former Laker Shaquille O'Neal holds the Magic high mark against the Lakers with 46 points in March 1995 ... The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in five games during the 2009 NBA Finals, marking the first time the two teams had met in the playoffs.

2023-24 Series Schedule
10/30/23 @ Crypto.com Arena
11/4/23 @ Amway Arena

[Captain Canada]

King versus Klaw must have gone crazy

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Brooklyn Nets 98, Charlotte Hornets 97
Chicago Bulls 120, Indiana Pacers 98
Boston Celtics 120, Washington Wizards 98
Atlanta Hawks 103, Minnesota Timberwolves 99
Portland Trail Blazers 102, Toronto Raptors 100
Dallas Mavericks 101, Memphis Grizzlies 86
Milwaukee Bucks 115, Miami Heat 113
Golden State Warriors 116, New Orleans Pelicans 108
Oklahoma City Thunder 101, Detroit Pistons 100
Denver Nuggets 125, Utah Jazz 123

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Lakers make Magic disappear in double overtime victory

LeBron takes over game in fourth, Magic had no answers

Recap of Magic/Lakers game played on October 30, 2023

1st Quarter
A back and forth opening quarter between the Magic and Lakers. Anthony Davis gave the Lakers a late three-point lead, 17-14, but the Magic answered right back thanks to Wendell Carter Jr and his perimeter shooting. Both teams struggled from the field (Lakers 35% shooting and the Magic 40% shooting) as they ended the first quarter tied up 20-20.

2nd Quarter
Both teams continued to struggle shooting in the second quarter. The Magic grabbed a six-point lead, 34-28 with just 4:57 remaining, but the Lakers took the lead back, 38-37 on a LeBron James jumper. The Lakers defense has been whats kept them in the game so far, but a miscommunication on the final possession of the first half allowed Paolo Banchero an uncontested layup at the rim giving the Magic the lead at halftime, 39-38.

3rd Quarter
The Lakers came out in the second half on fire, starting the quarter with an 11-5 run and taking a four-point lead 49-45 after a D'Angelo Russell three-pointer. As both teams traded baskets and the lead during the quarter the Magic were able to get several defensive stops down the stretch and take advantage of their transition offense, taking a 71-67 lead into the fourth quarter.

4th Quarter
As the fourth quarter got underway the Lakers recaptured the lead, 78-77, when James attacked and scored a layup. The Magic then went on a 12-0 run two and half minutes and took their biggest lead of the game, nine points, 89-80 with 6:30 to go in the game. The Lakers responded right back with a 12-0 run of their own that was started with back-to-back three-pointers from Gabe Vincent and Austin Reaves. Reaves putback layup gave the Lakers the lead, 90-89 and followed up by Davis' slam dunk on the next possession put the Lakers up by three, 92-89. With the game tied 95-95, Wendell Carter Jr hit a go ahead three-pointer with 1:06 remaining in the game. The Lakers cut the deficit to one on a James layup and then intentionally fouling Carter Jr, who hit only one of two free throws with four seconds remaining. Following a timeout the Lakers got the ball inbounds to LeBron James who attacked the basket and put in the layup to the game 99-99 with 1.4 seconds left. The Magic out of timeouts could only throw up a desperation shot from the backcourt as the buzzer sounded and both teams heading into overtime tied 99-99.

1st Overtime
The Orlando Magic struck first in overtime. Paolo Banchero scored back-to-back layups to give the Magic a quick four-point lead, 103-99. Austin Reaves three-point basketball pulled the Lakers to within one point, 103-102 and LeBron James dunk on the subsequent offensive possession gave the Lakers the lead 104-103.
LeBron James would complete a three-point play that gave the Lakers the lead again, 107-105 and then D'Angelo Russell increased that lead to four points with a layup of his own, 109-105. Wendell Carter Jr scored the next four points for the Magic, tying the game up at 109-109. The Lakers retook the lead on a LeBron James dunk, 111-109, but Paolo Banchero drove to the basket and hit a 15 foot jumper over Anthony Davis to send this game to a second overtime, 111-111.

2nd Overtime
The Magic scored the first four points of this overtime period as well, giving them a 115-111 lead. Russell knocked down a huge three-point shot for the Lakers cutting the Magic lead to one, but after two free throws by Markelle Futlz, the Magic held a 119-116 lead. LeBron James scored the next five points to give the Lakers the lead 121-119. Jalen Suggs hit one of two free throws on the next Magic possession, cutting the Lakers lead to one, 121-120. The Lakers would then hit six of eight free throws to close the game out and defeat the Magic, 127-120.

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1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final
ORL | 20 | 19 | 32 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 120
LAL | 20 | 18 | 29 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 127

Orlando Magic Player Stats
Wendell Carter Jr - 30 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Paolo Banchero - 24 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 block
Franz Wagner - 13 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Cole Anthony - 13 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists
Moritz Wagner - 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
Jalen Suggs - 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Los Angeles Lakers Player Stats
LeBron James - 41 points (season high), 17-of-31 FGs, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 8 blocks
Anthony Davis - 25 points, 26 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
D'Angelo Russell - 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Austin Reaves - 16 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal

Upcoming Schedule
11/1/23: vs. LA Clippers
11/4/23: @ Orlando Magic
11/6/23: @ Miami Heat
11/8/23: @ Houston Rockets
11/10/23: @ Phoenix Suns**
11/12/23: vs. Portland Trail Blazers


Davis finishing at the basket


Davis hammering it home


D-Lo breaking down the defense and scoring


Davis with the soft touch


LeBron James giving the Lakers the lead


LeBron with a wide open look at the end of regulation

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Week 2

Rank: 1 (Last Week): 17 | W-L: 3-0 | Trending: +16


Rank: 2 (Last Week): 3 | W-L: 3-0 | Trending: +1


Rank: 3 (Last Week): 6 | W-L: 3-1 | Trending: +3


Rank: 4 (Last Week): 10 | W-L: 2-1 | Trending: +6


Rank: 5 (Last Week): 2 | W-L: 3-0 | Trending: -3


Rank: 6 (Last Week): 18 | W-L: 3-1 | Trending: +12


Rank: 7 (Last Week): 5 | W-L: 3-0 | Trending: -2


Rank: 8 (Last Week): 16 | W-L: 2-1 | Trending: +8


Rank: 9 (Last Week): 21 | W-L: 2-2 | Trending: +12


Rank: 10 (Last Week): 1 | W-L: 3-1 | Trending: -9


Rank: 11 (Last Week): 23 | W-L: 2-1 | Trending: +12


Rank: 12 (Last Week): 4 | W-L: 2-1 | Trending: -8


Rank: 13 (Last Week): 20 | W-L: 2-1 | Trending: +7


Rank: 14 (Last Week): 9 | W-L: 2-1 | Trending: -5


Rank: 15 (Last Week): 7 | W-L: 1-2 | Trending: -8


Rank: 16 (Last Week): 11 | W-L: 1-3 | Trending: -5


Rank: 17 (Last Week): 12 | W-L: 2-1 | Trending: -5


Rank: 18 (Last Week): 27 | W-L: 1-2 | Trending: -9


Rank: 19 (Last Week): 29 | W-L: 2-2 | Trending: +10


Rank: 20 (Last Week): 15 | W-L: 2-2 | Trending: -5


Rank: 21 (Last Week): 19 | W-L: 1-3 | Trending: -2


Rank: 22 (Last Week): 14 | W-L: 1-2 | Trending: -8


Rank: 23 (Last Week): 8 | W-L: 1-2 | Trending: -15


Rank: 24 (Last Week): 22 | W-L: 1-2 | Trending: -2


Rank: 25 (Last Week): 24 | W-L: 1-2 | Trending: -1


Rank: 26 (Last Week): 28 | W-L: 1-2 | Trending: +2


Rank: 27 (Last Week): 30 | W-L: 1-3 | Trending: +3


Rank: 28 (Last Week): 25 | W-L: 1-2 | Trending: -3


Rank: 29 (Last Week): 13 | W-L: 0-4 | Trending: -16


Rank: 30 (Last Week): 26 | W-L: 0-3 | Trending: -4

Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Joel Embiid: 33.3 ppg | 17.7 rpg | 3.7 apg | 1.0 spg | 4.3 bpg

Western Conference Player of the Week

Devin Booker: 40.0 ppg | 5.0 rpg | 9.0 apg | 2.0 spg | 1.0 bpg

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
New York Knicks 126, Cleveland Cavaliers 104
San Antonio Spurs 100, Phoenix Suns 99
LA Clippers 84, Orlando Magic 83

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Trade made between the 76ers, Clippers and Thunder

Clippers receive: James Harden, PJ Tucker and Felip Petrusev from 76ers - 11/1/23

76ers receive: Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, Marcus Morris Sr., KJ Martin from Clippers - 11/1/23
76ers also receive: 2028 1st round pick (unprotected)(unprotected), 2029 1st round pick (PHI right to swap; top-3 protected), 2026 1st round pick (least favorable of HOU-LAC-OKC pick), 2024 2nd round pick (TBD - TOR pick or IND-UTA-CLE pick), 2029 2nd round pick (LAC pick), $2 million - 11/1/23

Thunder receive: 2027 1st round pick (OKC right to swap (OKC or DEN pick)), $1.1 million

Trade made between Kings and Clippers

Clippers receive: draft rights to Luka Mitrovic - 11/1/23

Kings receive: Felip Petrusev - 11/1/23

Memphis Grizzlies signed Bismack Biyombo using the Hardship Exception - 11/1/23

Brooklyn Nets signed Keon Johnson to a two-way contract - 11/1/23

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Portland Trail Blazers 113, Detroit Pistons 112
Toronto Raptors 108, Milwaukee Bucks 107
Atlanta Hawks 115, Washington Wizards 111
Boston Celtics 109, Indiana Pacers 87
Brooklyn Nets 106, Miami Heat 103
Cleveland Cavaliers 110, New York Knicks 107
New Orleans Pelicans 102, Oklahoma City Thunder 100
Houston Rockets 97, Charlotte Hornets 96
Minnesota Timberwolves 117, Denver Nuggets 112
Dallas Mavericks 131, Chicago Bulls 125
Utah Jazz 116, Memphis Grizzlies 99
Golden State Warriors 100, Sacramento Kings 99

[Caesar]

Good start to the season. What are your long term goals? Going all out to win with what time LeBron has left or starting a transition?