Russell scores 17+8+7 as Lakers extend winning streak; Magic struggle to score just 9 points in a quarter
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On January 9th, Beijing time, the Lakers defeated the Magic 111-95 at home. The Lakers (15-26) have two consecutive wins. DeAngelo Russell scored 17 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and provided 7 assists; Julius Randle had 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists; Timofey Mozgov contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Rulon Dunston scored 11 points. Branton Ingram, who came in as a substitute, scored 17 points, while Louis Williams scored 10 points. Magic (16-23) suffers third straight loss. Evan Fournier scored 19 points, Serge Ibaka had 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Bismack Biyombo scored 10 points and 11 rebounds. Nicola Učević, who came in as a substitute, scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Two trash teams – it doesn’t matter who wins or loses. None of them make it to the playoffs