Lakers extend win streak on Luke Kennard's game-winner in Orlando
The Lakers were 2. 7 seconds from their first loss since the beginning of March. Then Luke Kennard happened.
Kennard was left open on the inbound for the wide-open 3-pointer, down two.
Mar 21, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) reacts with center Jaxson Hayes (11) guard Austin Reaves (15) and forward LeBron James (23) after hitting a game winning basket at the buzzer against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. ORLANDO — The Lakers were 2. 7 seconds from their first loss since the beginning of March.
Then Luke Kennard happened. Los Angeles’ trade deadline acquisition Kennard was left open on the inbound for the wide-open 3-pointer, down two. Then, being the NBA’s highest 3-point percentage shooter, he hit nothing but the bottom, causing mayhem in the sold-out Kia Center arena.
The #Lakers steal a win in Orlando on a Luke Kennard game-winning 3 to beat the Magic 105-104. LA improve to 46-25 and extend their win streak to now 9 games. Welcome to the Lakers, Luke.