LeBron’s Potential Last Game in Orlando: Watch Magic vs. Lakers Lineup & Odds
The Orlando Magic host the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night at the Kia Center. The game carries playoff implications for Orlando and a narrative around LeBron’s potential last game in Orlando.
Game details
Tipoff is Saturday, March 21, at 7:10 p.m. EST in Orlando, Florida. Television coverage is on FanDuel Sports Network Florida and Spectrum Sportsnet.
Radio broadcasts are FM 96.9 The Game/AM 740 WYGM for the Magic. The Lakers air on ESPN LA 710.
Recent form and stakes
Orlando arrives off a 130-111 loss in Charlotte. The Magic also lost earlier games to Atlanta and Oklahoma City.
Orlando sits sixth in the Eastern Conference. The team is a half-game ahead of Miami and Atlanta, and close to Philadelphia in the standings.
Play-in risk
Every remaining game matters for the Magic. A continued slide could force them into a play-in matchup against Charlotte.
Lakers surge
Los Angeles has been excellent in March, going 10-1 so far. The club won eight straight games after a March 5 loss in Denver.
The Lakers traveled late to South Florida Thursday and beat Miami 134-126. Luka Doncic scored 60 points in that win.
This matchup is L.A.’s fourth road game on a six-game trip. The trip finishes with stops in Detroit and Indiana.
Records and stats
The Magic are 38-31 on the season. They are 7-4 in March, 21-12 at home, and 14-10 against Western Conference opponents.
The Lakers sit at 45-25. They are 22-13 on the road and 15-9 versus Eastern Conference teams.
Series history
Orlando has won the last four meetings against the Lakers, a streak that began on Nov. 4, 2023. L.A. last won in Orlando on Dec. 27, 2022.
The all-time series favors Los Angeles, which leads 46-27 dating back to 1989-90. L.A. won 10 of the first 12 matchups.
Projected lineups
| Los Angeles Lakers | Orlando Magic |
|---|---|
| Marcus Smart (G/F) | Tristan da Silva (F) |
| LeBron James (F) | Paolo Banchero (F) |
| Deandre Ayton (C) | Wendell Carter Jr. (C) |
| Luka Doncic (G) | Jalen Suggs (G) |
| Austin Reaves (G) | Desmond Bane (G) |
Injury report
Austin Reaves is listed as questionable with a left lateral abdominal strain. Maxi Kleber is out with a lumbar back issue.
Orlando is missing Franz Wagner, Anthony Black, and Jonathan Isaac. Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable after a left rib contusion.
Two-way players Colin Castleton and Alex Morales remain with the G League.
Betting lines
DraftKings lists the Lakers as 3.5-point favorites. The moneyline shows L.A. at -162 and Orlando at +136.
The total is 234.5 points, with even pricing on the over and under. Odds can change leading up to tipoff.
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Coach comments
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged a recent ejection. He said he must manage the team better in tense moments.
Mosley also pointed to inconsistent calls that affected late-game possessions. He pledged to improve leadership in close situations.
Filmogaz.com will update lineup changes and odds prior to game time. Expect LeBron-related storylines to drive interest in this matchup.
