Lakers Cruise Past Magic 101-84

By MH
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Updated: January 9, 2015

(Courtesy of @Lakers)

The Los Angeles Lakers cruised past the Orlando Magic tonight 101-84. After an embarrassing loss to the Clippers on Wednesday night, the Lakers needed to bounce back. Although the Magic have been struggling lately the new of Kobe Bryant being out tonight looked as if the game would be a challenge for the Lakers.

Jeremy Lin and Tarik Black stole the show for the Lakers tonight. Lin had 18 points, 6 assists, and four steals in the win tonight. He was able to cap of the night with a three pointer at the end of the game that pushed the Lakers over the century mark. Lakers fans know exactly what that means!

Jeremy Lin gives the crowd what they really want….. FREE TACOS

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Black, who was recently picked up off of waivers, had 14 points and 9 rebounds in just 17 minutes off the bench. Carlos Boozer also had a big game. He scored 12 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Ed Davis also had a double-double as well. He scored 10 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked 3 shots tonight.

For the Magic, Victor Oladipo led the way with 17 points. Nikola Vucevic had a double-double. He scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Tobias Harris also chipped in 15 points as well.

The big difference in tonight’s game was the Lakers ability to rebound the basketball. They outrebounded the Magic 60-36, as they grabbed 18 offensive rebounds.

Tonight was a great team win for the squad. It will be interesting to see how Blacks minutes will be after his excellent performance. The Lakers will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Sunday night.

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