Lennon thought his side started sluggishly, but he was generally delighted and picked outforward Shaun Maloney, winger Paddy McCourt, left-back Emilio Izaguirre and goalkeeper Fraser Forster for special mention.
Orlando starting forward Arron Afflalo was out with a strained left calf and Hedo Turkoglu was ineffective after missing nine games while getting back in shape after a broken left hand.