The Los Angeles Lakers started slowly on the offensive end as they missed eight of their first 10 field goal attempts, but as has been the case all season, their spectacular defense has helped be a guiding light during times where the offense has slipped. And their defense has not played a better quarter than they did in the first quarter on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic.
The Los Angeles Lakers held the Lakers to a nine-point first quarter, the lowest total they’ve allowed in a quarter this season. The Lakers had 26 points and held a 15-point lead after the first, despite the fact their usually good offense was struggling against an active Orlando defense.
The Lakers welcomed back guard Avery Bradley to the line-up but he came off the bench for his first game since Nov. 15. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope got the start at shooting guard but as expected, the Lakers aren’t missing a beat despite having pieces come in and out of the lineup.
Anthony Davis, once again, was a monster in the quarter as he had seven points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals to help lead the way for the Lakers.
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