- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Spectrum Sportsnet
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The Los Angeles Lakers (34-22) are set to host the Orlando Magic (30-26) this Tuesday at the crypto.com Arena.
In their previous game, the Magic triumphed over the Clippers with a close score of 111-109. Orlando showcased a shooting performance of 48.2% from the field (40 of 83), along with 8 successful three-pointers out of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Magic converted 23 of 31 shots, achieving a 74.2% success rate. They secured 43 total rebounds, including 12 offensive, and provided 25 assists during the game, forcing 10 turnovers and making 7 steals on defense. Meanwhile, Los Angeles managed 18 assists and secured 9 steals. The Lakers also gathered a total of 43 rebounds (9 offensive, 34 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. They achieved an impressive 85.7% from the free-throw line, making 24 of their 28 attempts, and scored 5 baskets from beyond the arc out of 23 tries. Foul counts showed Orlando with 21 compared to 18 for the Clippers.
Desmond Bane emerged as a standout player in the match, scoring 36 points on 13-of-19 shooting. He played for 32 minutes and also grabbed 5 rebounds, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 68.4% from the field, along with 1 assist.
Heading into this matchup, Orlando holds a season record of 30-26. The team is averaging 115.2 points per game (19th in the NBA) while shooting 46.3% overall. The Magic have made 34.6% of their three-point attempts (657 of 1,900) and are converting 79.9% from the free-throw line. Collectively, Orlando averages 43.4 rebounds per game and has tallied 1,477 assists this season, ranking 16th in the league. They average 13.8 turnovers and commit 20.9 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Magic force opposing teams into 15.2 turnovers per game, averaging 21.7 personal fouls. They allow opponents to score at a rate of 35.7% from three-point range and rank 13th in points allowed per game (114.7). Orlando is giving up a field-goal percentage of 47.7% (2,336 of 4,902), conceding 43.9 rebounds per contest. They rank 5th in the NBA for most assists allowed, having surrendered 1,411 this season.
In their last outing, the Lakers fell short against the Celtics, concluding the game at 111-89. Los Angeles allowed Boston to secure 50 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end. The Lakers achieved 38.9% from beyond the arc, shooting 14 of 36, and finished with a free-throw percentage of 81.0%, making 17 of 21. The Celtics shot 48.2% from the field, making 40 of 83 attempts. The Lakers’ shooting performance accounted for 34 out of 87, leading to a 39.1% conversion rate. They made 9 three-pointers out of 30 attempts (30.0%) and converted 12 free-throw attempts for a 66.7% success rate. The Celtics committed 19 fouls, resulting in 18 total free-throw attempts for the Lakers, who turned the ball over 8 times and secured 7 steals in the game. Los Angeles recorded a total of 39 rebounds, consisting of 31 defensive and 8 offensive boards.
Luka Doncic played a pivotal role for Los Angeles, scoring 25 points on 9-of-22 shooting (40.9%). He registered 5 rebounds and 3 assists during 33 minutes on the court.
The Lakers stand at 34-22 for the season, committing an average of 18.9 fouls per game while shooting 76.8% from the free-throw line. They average 25.3 assists (21st in the NBA) and 14.9 turnovers per game. For the season, Los Angeles has scored a total of 6,479 points, averaging 115.7 points per contest, and they collect an average of 40.9 rebounds per game. Their shooting accuracy from the field is an impressive 49.8%, ranking them 1st overall in the league.
On the defensive side, Los Angeles ranks 18th in points allowed per game, surrendering 116.1. They force approximately 14.6 turnovers each game but allow opponents to shoot 48.7% from the field (27th in the NBA). The Lakers concede 36.5% shooting on three-pointers (748 of 2,049), while opponents are capitalizing on 78.7% of free-throw attempts. Conversely, they allow 27.5 assists and 40.8 rebounds per game, placing them 23rd and 3rd in the league, respectively.
Who do you think will win tonight’s NBA action against the spread?
Prediction: Back Los Angeles
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