Magic Look To Dunk on Lakers At Home

The Orlando Magic face the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. The match will take place in the Kia Center in Orlando. Tipoff will start the game off at 7 p.m.

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In their last 20 matchups, the Los Angeles Lakers have come out on top eleven times. With that said, the last two have been wins for the Orlando Magic – the most recent being the Magic’s 119-118 win against the Lakers last year.

With both teams struggling to keep a winning streak in their current season, this can be anyone’s game.

Orlando Magic Notes

Orlando holds a season record of 33-38. The Magic score an average of 104.8 points per game, with 22.8 average assists. In addition, Magic’s defense grasps to be just as strong as their offense, holding averages of 8.9 steals and six blocks per game.

The highlight players of recent Magic action are forwards Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, and center Wendell Carter Jr. Wagner holds an average leading points of 24.2, leading assists of 4.7, and leading steals of 1.3. Carter Jr. holds the team’s leading rebounds at an average of 7.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, Bitadze holds the leading blocks at an average of 1.5 blocks per game.

As for injury reports, shooting guard Trevlin Queen and point guard Cole Anthony are out. With Queen suffering from an ankle injury and Anthony from a toe injury, its questionable if they will be available for tonight’s matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers Notes

Los Angeles stands at a season record of 43-27. The Lakers total an average of 112.8 points per game, with 26.3 average assists. Furthermore, the Lakers defense holds steady with averages of 7.7 steals and 4.6 blocks per game.

Lakers forward LeBron James holds the Lakers lead in assists, with an average of 8.5 assists per game.

For injuries, power forward Rui Hachimura and James both suffer from day-to-day injuries. Hachimura is questionable for tonight’s game after being diagnosed with a knee injury. LeBron suffers the same questionable odds with a groin injury.

The Game

The game will air nationally on NBA TV or locally on the FanDuel Sports Network Florida. Tip off at 7 p.m.