Lakers at Magic Preview: Austin Reaves is questionable in Orlando
The Lakers look to extend their eight-game win streak on Saturday in Orlando. Here's your Lakers preview.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) celebrates a made basket during an NBA game against the Golden State Warriors on February 7, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Lakers (45–25) vs. Orlando Magic (38–31) | Game 71 of 82 WHERE TO WATCH AND WHAT TIME Date: Thursday, March 19 Tip-off: 4:00 p.
m. Location: Kia Center — Orlando, Florida TV: NBA TV, Spectrum SportsNet Radio: ESPN LA 710 / 1330 KWKW GAME PREVIEW The Lakers (45–25) battle the Magic (38–31) in the fourth matchup of their six-game road trip. Los Angeles pushed their win streak to a season-high eight games on Thursday, beating the Heat on the second night of a back-to-back behind Luka Dončić’s electric 60-point performance.
It was the most points Dončić has scored in a Lakers uniform, breaking his previous high of 51 points just last week against the Bulls. He is the first Laker to score 60 since the late great Kobe Bryant’s final game. LeBron James had a triple-double in the win in Miami, his 124th of his career.
James finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds (season-high) and 10 assists while shooting 66. 7% (eight for 12) from the floor. The Lakers could be down a starter in Orlando.