The Lakers’ defense made a token appearance in the first half against Orlando on Monday night. But then, Los Angeles failed to guard the Magic’s Franz Wagner or Paolo Banchero and lost their third straight game, 118-106.

I think we should look back to the way we played in that eight-game winning streak (Feb. March 6)," said Luka Doncic, who led the Lakers with 32 points in the loss. "I think we got a little bit satisfied,

Luka Doncic has 32 points and LeBron James scores 24, but their defense gets exposed at times and they look fatigued while losing for the seventh time in 10 games, 118-106.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have come back down to earth recently, as they have lost seven of their past 10 games to fall to the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. After their loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, Kendrick Perkins took aim at Luka Doncic and his defensive effort.

Anthony Davis made his return after missing six weeks with an adductor injury. However, the Mavs may have rushed him back onto the court.