NBA | Franz Wagner disgusts the Los Angeles Lakers of LeBron James and Anthony Davis

An undefeated team at home against an opponent who is suffering far from home. The outcome of the match between the Lakers and the Magic seemed known in advance. And we were heading straight there. A run from LeBron James, author of 3 winning baskets in the space of a few minutes at the start of the fourth quarter, gave Los Angeles a small margin of lead. But Orlando didn’t give up and ended up winning at the last minute (118-119) thanks to a killer basket from Franz Wagner behind the arc 2 seconds from the buzzer.

It was he who had already brought his team back, trailing by 7 lengths, and even gave the Magic the advantage 2 minutes from the end (112-113). But then James responded again, this time by snatching an offensive rebound before scoring. The King was everywhere. He finished with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Anthony Davis also dominated: 39 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. But the interior All-Star missed two very important free throws in the very last seconds of the game. The Floridians then had one last opportunity to equalize or go ahead. Wagner didn’t let it pass.

Orlando’s star wing finished with 37 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter. This victory for the Magic ends six consecutive successes for the Lakers. The Angelenos had also won their first seven games at home.

Charlotte beat Detroit after overtime (123-121) Thursday evening. Sophomore Brandon Miller took the opportunity to sign the best performance of his career by scoring 38 points, also with 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 interceptions. He notably planted 8 prize-winning baskets. An impressive performance. The young man was also decisive during the five minutes of extra playing time to ensure victory for the Hornets.

The North Carolina franchise led by 14 points at the start of the fourth quarter but was unable to resist Detroit’s comeback. The Pistons followed the example of Cade Cunningham (27 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists) and they even went back in front in the final moments. But LaMelo Ball equalized a few seconds before the buzzer. Less skillful than Miller, the All-Star point guard was also prolific, finishing with 35 points and 9 assists.

The third pick in the 2019 draft is making himself comfortable in his native Ontario. Author of 39 points in the previous match, RJ Barrett followed up with a point of 31 points last night. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves (110-105) in its wake. Their second consecutive victory. The Canadian is starting on the basis of the best season of his career: he is averaging more than 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists after 13 matches.

The Spurs won again without Victor Wembanyama, who missed his third straight game with knee soreness. Several players shone against the Jazz (126-118) including rookie Stephon Castle, who had 18 points and 6 assists. The fourth choice in the last draft is establishing himself as an increasingly interesting starter in San Antonio.

Starting for the Hornets, Moussa Diabaté only scored one small point. On the other hand, he grabbed 16 rebounds in 32 minutes! Including 7 offensive ones! The interior also stole 3 balls during his team’s victory against the Pistons. His teammate Tidjane Salaün scored 7 points. Rudy Gobert went for his usual double-double (13 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks) but the Timberwolves lost to the Raptors.

Hornets – Pistons : 123-121
Raptors – Timberwolves : 110-105
Spurs – Jazz : 126-118
Lakers – Magic