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Franz Wagner, Missed Free Throws, Lakers Losses Send JJ Redick to 'Very Dark Place'

JJ Redick was not thrilled during his postgame press conference following a loss to the Orlando Magic. | House of Highlight

The Orlando Magic escaped from Los Angeles with a win over the Lakers on Thursday night as Franz Wagner hit a game-winning three-pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. It was the Lakers's first home loss of the season and in order to give Wagner a chance to win the game, LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined to miss four of six free throws in the final minute of the game.

JJ Redick addressed the media after the game and he was visibly bummed out. The first-year Lakers coach prides himself on being a basketball sicko and his body language backed up the claim. It was the first time the team had lost in more than two weeks and yet Redick looked devastated.

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