Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview
In a non-conference showdown, the Orlando Magic are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. EST. The game will take place in Los Angeles, where the Lakers have maintained a solid home record, currently standing at 16 wins and 11 losses.
Current Standings
Los Angeles is currently fifth in the Western Conference with a 34-22 record, while the Magic sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 30-26 record. The matchup is expected to be competitive, with the Lakers favored by 6.5 points, and an over/under set at 227.5 for total points.
Team Performance
The Lakers have been particularly effective on fast breaks, averaging 14.6 points per game in this area led by star forward LeBron James, who contributes 5.6 points from fast breaks each game. On the scoring front, Los Angeles averages 115.7 points per game, slightly outpacing the Magic, who score an average of 115.2 points, while also allowing a similar rate of points—116.1 for the Lakers compared to 114.7 for Orlando.
Key Players
Key players for the Lakers include Luka Doncic, who has been a standout performer with impressive stats of 32.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. Rui Hachimura has recently been especially consistent from beyond the arc, hitting an average of 1.7 three-pointers in the last 10 games.
On the other side, the Magic’s Desmond Bane is contributing 20.1 points along with 4.1 assists per game, while rookie star Paolo Banchero has similar averages of 20.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in the past 10 games.
Recent Performance
Both teams come into the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games. The Lakers have a shooting percentage of 51.1% while averaging 114.7 points and showing a balanced performance with 39.2 rebounds and 27.2 assists each game. Conversely, the Magic have managed 114.1 points per game with a shooting percentage of 45.9%, alongside strong defensive numbers that include 10.4 steals and 5.8 blocks per game.
Injury Report
In terms of injuries, the Lakers will be monitoring Jaxson Hayes, who is listed as day-to-day with an ankle issue. Meanwhile, the Magic will be missing several key players: Franz Wagner is out due to an ankle injury, Jalen Suggs is sidelined due to a back injury, and Colin Castleton is out because of a thumb injury.
