Lakers Got Swept By the Magic in the Season

The Lakers lost to Orlando Magic. Again. The two teams only meet twice this season, but the Magic seems to have the Lakers' numbers.

The Lakers lost because of their poor defense, especially in the perimeter and out. Orlando Magic killed the Lakers by hitting their 3-point shots. The Lakers always have trouble defending the 3 because of doubling the post, which was unnecessary. It left their 3-point shooters wide open.

Also, their bigs are lazy on the rebound. Kobe Bryant - the 6'6" superstar - has 1 more rebound than Bynum and Gasol - both 7-footers - have combined. That tells a lot.

Kobe Bryant achieved his first triple-double of the season only put to waste because of the upsetting loss.

Next game will be on Monday, against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.