The Orlando Magic is going head-to-head against the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season. Their last encounter ended in the Magic losing to LeBron James and Co, in a thrilling finish. D?Angelo Russell led the game in scoring with 28 points and helped his team get over the young Magic squad. After dishing out a beating to Orlando in the first game, Russell was on the receiving end of a nasty move early in tonight?s game.
Orlando guard Jalen Suggs humiliated D?Angelo Russell with a streetball move in the first quarter. Fans were quick to react to Suggs? ?redemption? against the Lakers.
Jalen Suggs’ redemption
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Jalen Suggs was visibly disappointed after he missed a game-tying three-pointer against the Lakers in their previous encounter. With his team down by 3 points, Suggs grabbed the rebound on the final play and went outside the three-point line for the game-tying shot. He faked out Anthony Davis and got a wide-open shot to tie the game. Unfortunately, the shot fell a bit short, and the Lakers escaped with a win. Suggs held his jersey over his face in disappointment as his teammates consoled him.
Tonight, the Orlando Magic finished the first half against the Lakers, leading by 16 points. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner carried the scoring load for the Magic, scoring 15 and 16 points in the half, respectively. Meanwhile, LeBron James and Co. were unable to get into rhythm. No one except AD and King James could score in double digits. Magic will hope to even the series with the Lakers by winning tonight?s game in dominant fashion. Both teams have won three of their first five games and are looking to improve their record early in the season.
Jalen Suggs hasn’t had the worst of nights, with a solid 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. However, it was a highlight play tonight on Lakers’ starting PG D’Angelo Russell that turned heads online. He nutmegged Russell and passed to Joe Ingles for a three-pointer. Such an audacious move had the fans in awe, and they rushed to Twitter (X) to heap praise on the young guard.
Fans react as Jalen Suggs leaves D’Angelo Russell confused
Suggs? nasty streetball move on left the NBA world buzzing.
Jalen Suggs with the nutmegged on D?Angelo Russell ?pic.twitter.com/lwnsFth1dH
? BasketballTV ?? (@BasketballTV_) November 4, 2023
Many fans were amazed at the fact that Suggs performed his best when he was playing against the Lakers. One fan wrote, ?Jalen Suggs literally forgets how to hoop against everyone but the Lakers this is bros Super Bowl.? Many others appreciated Suggs? ?redemption? arc.
Jalen Suggs literally forgets how to hoop against everyone but the lakers this is bros Super Bowl
? behindthebackboard (@BradyBuchheit) November 4, 2023
Jalen Suggs playing like his life on the line. He really want that redemption ??
? Peach Mango Thighs (@nevojrich) November 4, 2023
Jalen Suggs would have a max contract if he only played the Lakers ??
? Mitchell (@maavo_) November 4, 2023
Jalen Suggs be out here getting to hyped against the lakers ?
? Brian (@woelfel23) November 4, 2023
How garbage does one have to be to get nutmegged by Jalen Suggs ? https://t.co/wxysAw1B75 pic.twitter.com/q3JPig2pO7
? RJ Barrett Fanatic (@PlayoffBoundNYK) November 4, 2023
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If LeBron James and Co. do not respond in the second half and the young Magic roster continues their impressive performance, Orlando will come out on top. Do you think the Orlando Magic can maintain their lead and get a win over the Lakers tonight?
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