Luke Kennard sinks last-second three as Lakers win ninth straight
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Luke Kennard, the Lakers' midseason acquisition and NBA's leading three-point shooter, hit the game-winning three-pointer in a 105-104 victory over the Orlando Magic, extending the Lakers' winning streak to nine games.
- The Lakers overcame a five-point deficit with 50 seconds left, showcasing their clutch performance with a 22-6 record in games decided by five points or fewer in the final five minutes, the best in the NBA.
- Despite earlier shooting struggles in the fourth quarter, Kennard found himself wide open off a baseline out-of-bounds play and confidently made the decisive shot, drawing praise from teammates and coach JJ Redick.
- LeBron James contributed 12 points and a crucial late-game turnover
