LeBron James had 30 points (16 in the paint), 11 rebounds and 10 assists, his second triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers went on a 23-0 run in the third quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 106-94.
The Magic led 56-55 when James’ fadeaway put the Lakers ahead for good with 10:12 left in the third quarter. He scored 8 points and Talen Horton-Tucker added 7 as they pulled away to a 78-56 lead with 3:12 left in the quarter.
Horton-Tucker had 19 points and a career-high 6 steals. James and Horton-Tucker set each other up for 7 baskets and 17 points, 3 of them during the 23-0 run.
For the Magic, Cole Anthony scored 21 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) but shot 6 for 18, and Franz Wagner added 20 points.
The Lakers shot 48.8% from the field and 46.4% from 3 to the Magic’s 37.5% and 34.2%. The Magic turned it over 19 times, about 4 more than usual for this many possessions. The Lakers outscored the Magic 20-2 on the fast break. The Magic’s starters were outscored 24-12 in 9 minutes together.