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Magic withstand Lakers' rally to seal 96-94 win

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-03-08 09:12
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ORLANDO, Florida - The Orlando Magic held off the Los Angeles Lakers for a 96-94 win on Sunday, with Kobe Bryant missing the chance to tie the score as time expired.

Magic withstand Lakers' rally to seal 96-94 win
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant turns and leaves the court after missing a two pointer to tie the game while playing the Orlando Magic in NBA basketball action in Orlando, Florida March 7, 2010. [Agencies] 

In a rematch of the 2009 NBA Finals, Vince Carter had 25 points for the Magic, who overcame a game-high 34 points from Bryant.

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Bryant tallied 18 in the fourth quarter where the Lakers came back from 10 points down before losing their third game in a row. It is the first time the Lakers (46-18) have dropped three in a row since January 2008.

Orlando (44-20) recorded their fifth consecutive win, with all five starters scoring in double figures.

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