Lakers Look for 9th Straight Win vs Magic
The 45-25 Lakers will be looking to extend their eight-game winning streak on the road as they take on the 38-31 Orlando Magic. The Magic are riding a three-game losing streak coming in.
Here are the key factors to watch for this evening’s matchup.
The Lakers look for their 9TH STRAIGHT win and revenge against the Magic tonight 👀
LET’S KEEP BUILDING MOMENTUM 📈 pic.twitter.com/nVkR7AScwf
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) March 21, 2026
Disrupting Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero has been one of the most talked-about stars in the NBA this year, and not necessarily in a good way. Banchero has been prone to bad shot selection. He also does not use his 6’10, 250-pound frame as some would think.
The Lakers need to make sure he settles for long-range jump shots and not let him get inside. Banchero had 36 points in the two teams’ first meeting.
The Don Rolls On
Luka Doncic is on yet another historic heater. Doncic has scored 100 total points in his last two games, fueled by 16 made threes.
With the Magic down some of their key perimeter defenders in Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac, Doncic should be set for another big night. If Doncic has any obstacles to overcome tonight, it would be Jalen Suggs and the Magic’s overall lengthy lineup.
Wrap Up and Playoff Picture
The Lakers have finally earned themselves some breathing room as the 3 seed, as they are now 2.5 games ahead of the Rockets and Nuggets. The 2 seed is unlikely due to San Antonio being 7 games up on LA, so keeping the pace and staying at the 3 spot is crucial.
Tip-off for this evening is set for 4 PM on Spectrum Sportsnet.
