The Lakers have won nine straight games; Doncic believes team chemistry is key.
2026-03-23 06:33
In another key game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Orlando Magic 105-104 on the road, thanks to contributions from Luka Doncic, Austin Reeves, and Luke Kennard. Luka Doncic attributed the team's performance to the chemistry between his teammates.
In the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers continued to close the gap despite trailing, but Marcus Smart assisted Luke Kennard to score a three-pointer in the final moments, ultimately defeating the Orlando Magic 105-104 and extending their winning streak to nine games.
According to the data, Luka Doncic scored 33 points and 8 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers in this game, Austin Reeves scored 26 points and 5 assists, and Luke Kennard contributed 13 points.
When discussing the team's offensive play in the crucial final moments, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic said, "I saw Marcus Smart under the basket, like he was saying 'Great play,' and we had a lot of confidence in him. There were a lot of great plays on that play, like LeBron James's cut to create space for him, and Marcus Smart's pass. It was a really beautiful moment."
"I think the key is the chemistry. We trust each other, and that feels really great. I think I played terribly, and we didn't play well overall, but we still won the game, which is very impressive."
Luka Doncic also said, "Luke Kennard is really great. He is one of the best shooters in the NBA, and we have a lot of confidence in him."
“Sometimes we encounter difficulties on offense or defense, but we always manage to make the adjustments that a good team should make. These nine games have been very special for us, and everyone has enjoyed themselves on the court.”
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