"In a topsy-turvy fourth quarter, the Lakers came up short when LeBron James missed a last-second shot that sent them to a 110-109 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena."
"The lead went back and forth most of the fourth quarter, each play more important than the previous one, each moment more intense, each possession more meaningful."
"Luka Doncic had 22 points to lead the Lakers but was just eight for 24 from the field and two for 10 from three-point range. He was wide open behind the arc after taking the inbounds pass in the closing seconds, but he didn't shoot, passing to James with the clock running down."
The Lakers led by 12 points in the third quarter but surrendered the advantage as the Magic staged a furious comeback. The fourth quarter featured constant lead changes with each possession becoming increasingly critical. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 36 points, while Luka Doncic scored 22 for the Lakers but shot poorly from the field and three-point range. With the game on the line, Doncic received an inbounds pass and passed to LeBron James, who attempted a turnaround three-pointer that missed. Deandre Ayton contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers despite the loss.
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