NBA 2018-19: 3 Key takeaways from Lakers loss at home to Magic

#2 Dominant display from Nikola Vucevic

Vucevic destroyed the Lakers

After torching the Lakers for 36 points and 13 rebounds in their previous encounter, Vucevic was at his game again. He finished with the game high 31 points to go along with 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals. Vucevic finished with an average of 33.5 points, 14 rebounds and 3.5 assists in the sweep of the Lakers within a span of 8 days.

Vucevic was dominant in the post and also from outside, finishing with 3 made three-pointers. He was a nightmare to match up with for the Lakers. Vucevic is averaging 20+points and 11+ rebounds and has become the player that the Orlando Magic can rely upon on a consistent basis.

The match was tied at 104-104 after LeBron James hit the game-tying free throws with more than two minutes still left to play. The Lakers failed to score after that and the Magic got ahead courtesy of buckets from Terrence Ross and Gordon.