The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-2 on the young season with a win on Monday night over the Orlando Magic, but it wasn’t exactly pretty.
They lacked intensity, pace and oomph all evening, and there were several points at which it appeared the young Magic would possibly win. Los Angeles rode another dominant performance from Anthony Davis (26 points, 19 rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots), plus 28 points and eight assists from D’Angelo Russell, but the team will need more offensive punch moving forward.
It was without Rui Hachimura, who has an eye contusion, on Monday, and it could be without him once again on Wednesday when it takes on the Los Angeles Clippers.
Lakers have Rui Hachimura as doubtful for Wednesday’s game with LAC (eye contusion). Cam Reddish (sore foot) is probable.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 1, 2023
The Clippers traded for 2018 NBA regular season MVP James Harden on Monday night, and there seems to be a possibility he will play against the Lakers on Wednesday.