THE ORLANDO MAGIC snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ winning streak in the NBA, while the Houston Rockets were also stunned last night.
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The Lakers’ nine-game winning run was ended with a shock 119-118 loss to Orlando.
LeBron James had a double-double of 19 points and 19 assists, but the Lakers (33-8) were stunned at the Staples Center.
Markelle Fultz was the star for Orlando (20-21) with a triple-double of 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Houston were also surprised in a 117-107 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Russell Westbrook contributed a triple-double of 31 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, but James Harden (13 points) went three-of-12 from the field.
Damian Lillard (25 points) and CJ McCollum (24) combined for 49 points for Portland, while Hassan Whiteside (18 points and 18 rebounds) and Carmelo Anthony (18 points and 12 rebounds) managed double-doubles.
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Magic end Lakers' streak, Rockets lose
THE ORLANDO MAGIC snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ winning streak in the NBA, while the Houston Rockets were also stunned last night.
The Lakers’ nine-game winning run was ended with a shock 119-118 loss to Orlando.
LeBron James had a double-double of 19 points and 19 assists, but the Lakers (33-8) were stunned at the Staples Center.
Markelle Fultz was the star for Orlando (20-21) with a triple-double of 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Houston were also surprised in a 117-107 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Russell Westbrook contributed a triple-double of 31 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, but James Harden (13 points) went three-of-12 from the field.
Damian Lillard (25 points) and CJ McCollum (24) combined for 49 points for Portland, while Hassan Whiteside (18 points and 18 rebounds) and Carmelo Anthony (18 points and 12 rebounds) managed double-doubles.
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