The Los Angeles Lakers lost 110-109 to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, undone in the closing moments by a sideline out-of-bounds play that failed to generate a clean look.
With the game on the line in the final seconds, a late-game set involving LeBron James and Luka Doncic did not unfold as intended. Doncic hesitated on the action, and James ultimately missed, leaving the Lakers unable to convert a final possession into a high-quality attempt.
Final possession proves decisive
In a one-point game, the breakdown on the inbound sequence proved costly. The Lakers’ last chance ended without the kind of shot they needed, and the Magic held on to secure the 110-109 win.