"While it was nice to see McGee show his shot-blocking prowess, the amount of shots he had to block at the rim was a product of the Lakers’ sloppy overall defense. In the last three quarters, the Lakers allowed 100 points.
Free throws were also a huge issue for the Lakers as they made just 20 of their 31 attempts. The Magic made 92.9 percent of their free throws"
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Los Angeles — The Los Angeles Lakers have deserved to lose their last three games. That they are 2-1 in that stretch is a testament to the talent of LeBron James and other factors, but it doesn’t detract from the fact that the team has been sputtering, with their efforts — or lack thereof — culminating in L.A. pulling defeat from the jaws of victory in a 108-104 loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday afternoon.
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