NBA · Final

Lakers Fall Short to Magic in Close Contest

Orlando Magic31-26

110

Los Angeles Lakers34-23

109

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:30 PM ET · crypto.com Arena

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Quick answers

Who won Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Orlando Magic beat Los Angeles Lakers 110-109 at crypto.com Arena on February 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -245 (about 71% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup at the crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Orlando Magic with a final score of 109-110. This result marks the Magic's second consecutive victory over the Lakers, extending their lead in the season series to 2-0. The Lakers, who have struggled recently, now hold a home record of 34-24, while the Magic improve to 32-26 on the road.

The Lakers entered this game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak following a defeat to the Boston Celtics just days prior. In that game, the Lakers scored 89 points while allowing 111, showcasing some defensive vulnerabilities. Overall, they averaged 114.7 points scored and 113.8 points allowed at home, with their last five games yielding an average of 111.2 points scored and 118.4 points allowed.

Conversely, the Magic have found some rhythm, also holding a 6-4 record in their last ten games but riding a one-game winning streak after a narrow victory against the LA Clippers. They averaged 114.1 points scored and 110.6 points allowed over their last ten games, with their last five showing an impressive average of 115.6 points scored and only 106.2 points allowed.

The matchup featured several key players who influenced the game's outcome. The Magic's Franz Wagner, Izaiyah Nelson, and Jonathan Isaac were all listed as day-to-day due to injuries, impacting their depth. The Lakers, however, had no significant injury concerns reported prior to the game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Lakers as 6.5-point favorites, with a total set at 228.5 points. The moneyline odds were -245 for the Lakers and +200 for the Magic, indicating a strong belief in the Lakers' chances despite their recent form.

The game conditions were typical for a late February evening in Los Angeles, with no significant weather factors affecting play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams sought to establish their playoff positioning.

As the game unfolded, the scoring was tight throughout, with the Lakers and Magic exchanging leads multiple times. Key moments included Luka Doncic's fadeaway jump shot that briefly put the Lakers ahead, followed by Anthony Black's driving shot that tied the game. Rui Hachimura's three-pointer gave the Lakers a late lead, but the Magic responded with crucial baskets, including a layup from Wendell Carter Jr. that ultimately sealed the game.

The final moments were tense, with both teams trading baskets and free throws. LeBron James contributed to the Lakers' scoring with a dunk that put them ahead, but the Magic's ability to capitalize on their opportunities down the stretch proved decisive.

This game highlighted the competitive nature of the NBA, with both teams showcasing their offensive skills and defensive strategies. The Lakers will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses, while the Magic will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LAL -6.5	228.5 o -110 / u -110	Orlando Magic +200 · Los Angeles Lakers -245

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Injury report

Franz WagnerDay-To-DayCalfOrlando Magic
Izaiyah NelsonDay-To-DayAnkleOrlando Magic
Jonathan IsaacDay-To-DayKneeOrlando Magic

Leaders

PointsLuka Doncic22Los Angeles Lakers
AssistsLuka Doncic15Los Angeles Lakers
ReboundsDeandre Ayton13Los Angeles Lakers
PointsPaolo Banchero36Orlando Magic
AssistsPaolo Banchero6Orlando Magic
ReboundsWendell Carter Jr.11Orlando Magic

Recent form

Los Angeles Lakers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1114.7 scored · 113.8 allowed per game4-3 at home

L89-111vs Boston CelticsFeb 22
W125-122vs LA ClippersFeb 21
W124-104vs Dallas MavericksFeb 13
L108-136vs San Antonio SpursFeb 11
L110-119vs Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 10
W105-99vs Golden State WarriorsFeb 8
W119-115vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 6
W125-109at Brooklyn NetsFeb 4
L100-112at New York KnicksFeb 2
W142-111at Washington WizardsJan 31

Orlando Magic

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1114.1 scored · 110.6 allowed per game2-3 away

W111-109at LA ClippersFeb 23
L110-113at Phoenix SunsFeb 21
W131-94at Sacramento KingsFeb 20
L108-116vs Milwaukee BucksFeb 12
W118-99vs Milwaukee BucksFeb 10
W120-117vs Utah JazzFeb 8
W118-98vs Brooklyn NetsFeb 6
L92-128at Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 4
L103-112at San Antonio SpursFeb 2
W130-120vs Toronto RaptorsJan 31

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Orlando Magic	Los Angeles Lakers
Field goals	43-94	40-83
Field goal %	46	48
Three-pointers	7-29	9-29
Three-point %	24	31
Free throws	17-23	20-28
Free throw %	74	71
Rebounds	47	39
Offensive rebounds	12	7
Defensive rebounds	35	32
Assists	26	24
Steals	7	6
Blocks	5	8
Turnovers	10	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	4
Fast-break points	8	5
Points in the paint	58	50
Fouls	20	19
Largest lead	5	12
Lead changes	13	13
Time in front	10	80

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter67-74Luke Kennard makes 2-foot layup (Luka Doncic assists)
3rd Quarter67-76Luka Doncic makes running layup
3rd Quarter70-76Paolo Banchero makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter70-77Luke Kennard makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter71-77Jonathan Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter73-77Jett Howard makes running layup
3rd Quarter75-77Paolo Banchero makes 13-foot two point shot (Jonathan Isaac assists)
3rd Quarter75-78Luka Doncic makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter77-78Paolo Banchero makes 9-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter77-80Luka Doncic makes 7-foot fade away jump shot
3rd Quarter78-80Paolo Banchero makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter79-80Paolo Banchero makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter79-81Marcus Smart makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter81-81Desmond Bane makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Moritz Wagner assists)
4th Quarter83-81Desmond Bane makes driving layup
4th Quarter83-83LeBron James makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter83-85Austin Reaves makes driving layup
4th Quarter86-85Desmond Bane makes 33-foot three point step back jumpshot (Wendell Carter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter86-87LeBron James makes 1-foot layup (Marcus Smart assists)
4th Quarter88-87Desmond Bane makes 14-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter90-87Moritz Wagner makes driving layup (Desmond Bane assists)
4th Quarter90-90Austin Reaves makes 27-foot three pointer (LeBron James assists)
4th Quarter92-90Wendell Carter Jr. makes 13-foot jumper (Desmond Bane assists)
4th Quarter93-90Wendell Carter Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter93-92Austin Reaves makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter93-93Austin Reaves makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter95-93Jonathan Isaac makes 1-foot dunk (Desmond Bane assists)
4th Quarter98-93Tristan da Silva makes 22-foot three point jumper (Desmond Bane assists)
4th Quarter98-95Deandre Ayton makes 1-foot dunk (Luka Doncic assists)
4th Quarter98-98Jake LaRavia makes 28-foot three point jumper (Luka Doncic assists)
4th Quarter98-100Luka Doncic makes 22-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter101-100Paolo Banchero makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tristan da Silva assists)
4th Quarter101-103Luka Doncic makes 23-foot fade away jump shot (Luke Kennard assists)
4th Quarter103-103Anthony Black makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Desmond Bane assists)
4th Quarter103-106Rui Hachimura makes 23-foot three point jumper (Luka Doncic assists)
4th Quarter105-106Paolo Banchero makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter105-107LeBron James makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter108-107Desmond Bane makes 25-foot three point jumper (Paolo Banchero assists)
4th Quarter108-109LeBron James makes 1-foot dunk (Luka Doncic assists)
4th Quarter110-109Wendell Carter Jr. makes layup