Lakers overcome size disadvantage to end losing streak with win in Orlando

On Tuesday morning, the Laker’s watched LeBron James move around the paint inside Amway Center by demonstrating when and how the Lakers should focus to rotate on defense later against the Orlando Magic.

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It was clear that the teams have near-identical records. But, the Lakers should buckle up as in the last one they gave up 51 points to Dallas in the quarter making it a loss.

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The Lakers were always going to be far smaller than the squad they were facing Tuesday night, regardless of what James said or what the Lakers did.

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But they achieved victory by removing all the disadvantages and with the right attitude. The team delivered a great victory score of 129-110. Thus, saying goodbye to a four-game losing streak.

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Points were: James: 28 point Thomas Bryant: 21 points and 10 rebound Russell Westbrook: 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists.

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Westbrook’s had its third triple-double this season off the bench.

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Lakers overcome size disadvantage to end losing streak with win in Orlando

On Tuesday morning, the Laker’s watched LeBron James move around the paint inside Amway Center by demonstrating when and how the Lakers should focus to rotate on defense later against the Orlando Magic.

Image Credit: Wikipedia

It was clear that the teams have near-identical records. But, the Lakers should buckle up as in the last one they gave up 51 points to Dallas in the quarter making it a loss.

Image Credit: Wikipedia

The Lakers were always going to be far smaller than the squad they were facing Tuesday night, regardless of what James said or what the Lakers did.

Image Credit: Wikipedia

But they achieved victory by removing all the disadvantages and with the right attitude. The team delivered a great victory score of 129-110. Thus, saying goodbye to a four-game losing streak.

Image Credit: Wikipedia

Points were: James: 28 point Thomas Bryant: 21 points and 10 rebound Russell Westbrook: 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists.

Image Credit: Wikipedia

Westbrook’s had its third triple-double this season off the bench.

Image Credit: Wikipedia

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