Lakers vs. Magic Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Lakers vs. Magic NBA game on March 21, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Lakers
37 25 24 19 105
Magic
30 35 24 15 104
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  • Lakers
    79%
  • Magic
    21%
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Lakers
37 25 24 19 105
Magic
30 35 24 15 104
Q4 00:01 Lakers makes three point jump shot
Q4 00:02 LeBron James misses two point jump shot
Q4 00:09 Lakers misses three point jump shot
Q4 00:18 Magic misses two point jump shot
Q4 00:42 Lakers makes two point jump shot
Q4 1:04 Lakers misses three point jump shot
Q4 1:16 Wendell Carter Jr. makes two point jump shot (Paolo Banchero assists)
Q4 1:32 Luka Doncic makes two point jump shot
Q4 1:43 Magic makes two point jump shot
Q4 2:02 Lakers makes two point jump shot
Play by Play
  1. Q4 00:00
    Jalen Suggs misses heave shot
  2. Q4 00:00
    Jalen Suggs misses heave shot
  3. Q4 00:00
    Magic offensive rebound
  4. Q4 00:00
    End of 4th Quarter.
  5. Q4 00:01
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    105-104
  6. Q4 00:02
    LeBron James misses two point jump shot
  7. Q4 00:02
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  8. Q4 00:02
    Lakers offensive rebound
  9. Q4 00:02
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  10. Q4 00:04
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia)
  11. Q4 00:04
    Instant replay (Challenge: Stands)
  12. Q4 00:04
    Jalen Suggs turnover (out of bounds bad pass)
  13. Q4 00:04
    Magic challenge timeout
  14. Q4 00:04
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard)
  15. Q4 00:04
    Magic 60 second timeout
  16. Q4 00:04
    Magic 60 second timeout
  17. Q4 00:04
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  18. Q4 00:05
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  19. Q4 00:05
    Tristan da Silva personal foul (Deandre Ayton draws the foul)
  20. Q4 00:05
    Deandre Ayton misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  21. Q4 00:05
    Deandre Ayton offensive rebound
  22. Q4 00:05
    +1
    Deandre Ayton makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    102-104
  23. Q4 00:05
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes)
  24. Q4 00:05
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze, Wendell Carter Jr., Desmond Bane)
  25. Q4 00:05
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva)
  26. Q4 00:09
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  27. Q4 00:15
    LeBron James defensive rebound
  28. Q4 00:18
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  29. Q4 00:42
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    102-104
  30. Q4 00:50
    Austin Reaves personal foul (Paolo Banchero draws the foul)
  31. Q4 00:50
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    101-104
  32. Q4 00:50
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    102-104
  33. Q4 1:03
    Lakers personal foul
  34. Q4 1:03
    Magic defensive rebound
  35. Q4 1:04
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  36. Q4 1:16
    +2
    Wendell Carter Jr. makes two point jump shot (Paolo Banchero assists)
    101-104
  37. Q4 1:32
    +2
    Luka Doncic makes two point jump shot
    102-104
  38. Q4 1:43
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    102-104
  39. Q4 2:02
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    102-104
  40. Q4 2:26
    Magic turnover
  41. Q4 2:49
    Desmond Bane defensive rebound
  42. Q4 2:52
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  43. Q4 2:55
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  44. Q4 2:55
    Lakers offensive rebound
  45. Q4 2:57
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  46. Q4 3:18
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    95-96
  47. Q4 3:18
    Lakers personal foul
  48. Q4 3:18
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    95-97
  49. Q4 3:18
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  50. Q4 3:18
    Magic delay of game violation
  51. Q4 3:18
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton)
  52. Q4 3:20
    Lakers turnover
  53. Q4 3:23
    Deandre Ayton offensive rebound
  54. Q4 3:26
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  55. Q4 3:33
    Magic turnover
  56. Q4 3:39
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  57. Q4 3:40
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  58. Q4 3:41
    Deandre Ayton misses two point tip layup
  59. Q4 3:42
    Jake LaRavia misses two point driving layup
  60. Q4 3:57
    Austin Reaves defensive rebound
  61. Q4 3:59
    Desmond Bane misses three point jump shot
  62. Q4 4:03
    Tristan da Silva defensive rebound
  63. Q4 4:06
    Luke Kennard misses two point jump shot
  64. Q4 4:14
    Deandre Ayton offensive rebound
  65. Q4 4:17
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  66. Q4 4:40
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    95-96
  67. Q4 4:56
    Luka Doncic turnover (out of bounds bad pass)
  68. Q4 5:08
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  69. Q4 5:08
    Lakers defensive rebound
  70. Q4 5:10
    Paolo Banchero misses two point jump shot
  71. Q4 5:25
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    95-94
  72. Q4 5:40
    Luka Doncic defensive rebound
  73. Q4 5:42
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  74. Q4 5:53
    Magic offensive rebound
  75. Q4 5:53
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  76. Q4 5:54
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  77. Q4 6:04
    Jalen Suggs defensive rebound
  78. Q4 6:04
    Lakers personal foul
  79. Q4 6:04
    Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Luke Kennard)
  80. Q4 6:05
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  81. Q4 6:20
    Lakers personal foul
  82. Q4 6:20
    +2
    Wendell Carter Jr. makes two point jump shot
    95-96
  83. Q4 6:20
    +1
    Wendell Carter Jr. makes regular free throw 1 of 1
    95-96
  84. Q4 6:20
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia)
  85. Q4 6:31
    Magic personal foul
  86. Q4 6:31
    +1
    Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    95-96
  87. Q4 6:31
    +1
    Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    95-96
  88. Q4 6:34
    Wendell Carter Jr. personal foul (Jaxson Hayes draws the foul)
  89. Q4 6:34
    Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
  90. Q4 6:34
    Magic 60 second timeout
  91. Q4 6:35
    Wendell Carter Jr. misses two point pullup jump shot
  92. Q4 6:50
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    95-96
  93. Q4 7:15
    Magic turnover
  94. Q4 7:15
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Jake LaRavia, Jaxson Hayes)
  95. Q4 7:26
    Jake LaRavia offensive rebound
  96. Q4 7:26
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  97. Q4 7:26
    Paolo Banchero defensive rebound
  98. Q4 7:35
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  99. Q4 7:43
    Lakers offensive rebound
  100. Q4 7:43
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  101. Q4 7:43
    Paolo Banchero personal foul
  102. Q4 7:53
    Noah Penda personal foul (LeBron James draws the foul)
  103. Q4 7:53
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva)
  104. Q4 8:04
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    88-91
  105. Q4 8:22
    +2
    Austin Reaves makes two point driving floating jump shot
    88-89
  106. Q4 8:38
    Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
  107. Q4 8:43
    Jevon Carter misses three point jump shot
  108. Q4 8:58
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  109. Q4 9:01
    Noah Penda shooting foul (Jaxson Hayes draws the foul)
  110. Q4 9:01
    Jaxson Hayes misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  111. Q4 9:01
    Magic lineup change (Wendell Carter Jr., Noah Penda, Jamal Cain, Jevon Carter, Desmond Bane)
  112. Q4 9:01
    Lakers offensive rebound
  113. Q4 9:01
    Jaxson Hayes misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  114. Q4 9:10
    Austin Reaves defensive rebound
  115. Q4 9:13
    Jamal Cain misses three point jump shot
  116. Q4 9:19
    Austin Reaves turnover (Desmond Bane steals)
  117. Q4 9:20
    Austin Reaves defensive rebound
  118. Q4 9:24
    Noah Penda misses two point turnaround fadeaway jump shot
  119. Q4 9:37
    Magic offensive rebound
  120. Q4 9:37
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  121. Q4 9:37
    Jaxson Hayes blocks Desmond Bane's two point driving layup
  122. Q4 9:49
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    86-89
  123. Q4 10:03
    Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
  124. Q4 10:09
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  125. Q4 10:25
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  126. Q4 10:25
    Magic defensive rebound
  127. Q4 10:27
    LeBron James misses two point fadeaway jump shot
  128. Q4 10:49
    Austin Reaves defensive rebound
  129. Q4 10:52
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  130. Q4 11:08
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    88-91
  131. Q4 11:25
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    88-91
  132. Q4 11:43
    Austin Reaves turnover
  133. Q3 00:00
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  134. Q3 00:00
    Lakers offensive rebound
  135. Q3 00:00
    End of 3rd Quarter.
  136. Q4 12:00
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, Jaxson Hayes)
  137. Q3 00:12
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  138. Q3 00:13
    Desmond Bane turnover (lost ball) (Marcus Smart steals)
  139. Q3 00:15
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  140. Q3 00:15
    Magic offensive rebound
  141. Q3 00:15
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  142. Q3 00:33
    Jamal Cain defensive rebound
  143. Q3 00:37
    Luka Doncic misses three point jump shot
  144. Q3 00:40
    Jaxson Hayes offensive rebound
  145. Q3 00:42
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  146. Q3 1:00
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    82-87
  147. Q3 1:19
    Luka Doncic technical foul (Double)
  148. Q3 1:19
    Goga Bitadze technical foul (Double)
  149. Q3 1:21
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    81-82
  150. Q3 1:21
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, Jaxson Hayes)
  151. Q3 1:21
    Goga Bitadze personal foul (Luka Doncic draws the foul)
  152. Q3 1:21
    Luka Doncic misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  153. Q3 1:21
    Lakers offensive rebound
  154. Q3 1:32
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    82-87
  155. Q3 1:35
    Goga Bitadze offensive rebound
  156. Q3 1:38
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  157. Q3 1:55
    Jamal Cain defensive rebound
  158. Q3 1:58
    Luke Kennard misses three point stepback jump shot
  159. Q3 2:14
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  160. Q3 2:14
    Jaxson Hayes personal foul
  161. Q3 2:14
    Magic offensive rebound
  162. Q3 2:14
    Goga Bitadze misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  163. Q3 2:14
    Magic offensive rebound
  164. Q3 2:14
    +1
    Goga Bitadze makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    82-87
  165. Q3 2:35
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    81-81
  166. Q3 2:51
    Desmond Bane personal foul (Marcus Smart draws the foul)
  167. Q3 2:51
    Desmond Bane turnover (offensive foul)
  168. Q3 2:56
    Lakers personal foul
  169. Q3 2:56
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  170. Q3 2:56
    Magic lineup change (Goga Bitadze, Noah Penda, Jamal Cain, Jevon Carter, Desmond Bane)
  171. Q3 2:59
    Jett Howard defensive rebound
  172. Q3 3:02
    Luka Doncic misses two point jump shot
  173. Q3 3:25
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  174. Q3 3:25
    Wendell Carter Jr. offensive rebound
  175. Q3 3:25
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    79-80
  176. Q3 3:25
    Lakers personal foul
  177. Q3 3:25
    +1
    Wendell Carter Jr. makes regular free throw 1 of 1
    79-81
  178. Q3 3:25
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, Jaxson Hayes)
  179. Q3 3:32
    Jalen Suggs defensive rebound
  180. Q3 3:34
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  181. Q3 3:47
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    79-78
  182. Q3 3:55
    Paolo Banchero offensive rebound
  183. Q3 3:58
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  184. Q3 4:10
    Magic personal foul
  185. Q3 4:10
    Luka Doncic misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  186. Q3 4:10
    Lakers offensive rebound
  187. Q3 4:10
    Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, Jaxson Hayes)
  188. Q3 4:10
    Stoppage (Blood rule)
  189. Q3 4:10
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    79-76
  190. Q3 4:28
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    78-76
  191. Q3 4:32
    Jamal Cain defensive rebound
  192. Q3 4:36
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  193. Q3 4:55
    Lakers personal foul
  194. Q3 4:55
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    78-73
  195. Q3 4:55
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    78-74
  196. Q3 4:55
    Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard)
  197. Q3 5:16
    Magic defensive rebound
  198. Q3 5:16
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  199. Q3 5:16
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Jett Howard, Wendell Carter Jr., Jamal Cain)
  200. Q3 5:18
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  201. Q3 5:38
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    78-72
  202. Q3 6:00
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    78-70
  203. Q3 6:02
    Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
  204. Q3 6:05
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  205. Q3 6:20
    Magic personal foul
  206. Q3 6:20
    Magic 60 second timeout
  207. Q3 6:20
    +1
    LeBron James makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    75-70
  208. Q3 6:20
    +1
    LeBron James makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    76-70
  209. Q3 6:20
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura)
  210. Q3 6:23
    Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
  211. Q3 6:25
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  212. Q3 6:34
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    74-70
  213. Q3 6:38
    Magic turnover
  214. Q3 6:50
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    72-70
  215. Q3 7:03
    Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
  216. Q3 7:08
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  217. Q3 7:22
    Magic personal foul
  218. Q3 7:22
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    69-70
  219. Q3 7:22
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    70-70
  220. Q3 7:29
    Magic turnover
  221. Q3 7:39
    Lakers personal foul
  222. Q3 7:40
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  223. Q3 7:45
    Magic personal foul
  224. Q3 7:45
    +1
    Deandre Ayton makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    67-70
  225. Q3 7:45
    +1
    Deandre Ayton makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    68-70
  226. Q3 7:53
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  227. Q3 7:53
    Lakers offensive rebound
  228. Q3 7:53
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Jamal Cain, Desmond Bane)
  229. Q3 7:53
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  230. Q3 8:17
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    66-70
  231. Q3 8:23
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  232. Q3 8:26
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  233. Q3 8:30
    Deandre Ayton offensive rebound
  234. Q3 8:30
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  235. Q3 8:33
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  236. Q3 8:48
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    66-67
  237. Q3 8:51
    Desmond Bane defensive rebound
  238. Q3 8:55
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  239. Q3 9:05
    Magic personal foul
  240. Q3 9:14
    Magic turnover
  241. Q3 9:42
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    66-65
  242. Q3 9:45
    Marcus Smart offensive rebound
  243. Q3 9:50
    Magic personal foul
  244. Q3 9:50
    Deandre Ayton misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  245. Q3 9:50
    Lakers offensive rebound
  246. Q3 9:50
    Deandre Ayton misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  247. Q3 9:56
    Luka Doncic defensive rebound
  248. Q3 10:00
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  249. Q3 10:14
    Paolo Banchero defensive rebound
  250. Q3 10:21
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  251. Q3 10:27
    Magic personal foul
  252. Q3 10:31
    LeBron James defensive rebound
  253. Q3 10:34
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  254. Q3 10:46
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  255. Q3 10:49
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  256. Q3 11:09
    Magic turnover
  257. Q3 11:12
    Tristan da Silva defensive rebound
  258. Q3 11:15
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  259. Q3 11:20
    Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
  260. Q3 11:22
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  261. Q3 11:36
    Paolo Banchero defensive rebound
  262. Q3 11:38
    Magic personal foul
  263. Q3 11:38
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    63-65
  264. Q3 11:38
    Luka Doncic misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  265. Q3 11:42
    Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
  266. Q3 11:45
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  267. Q2 00:00
    Austin Reaves offensive rebound
  268. Q2 00:00
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    62-65
  269. Q2 00:00
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  270. Q2 00:00
    Magic offensive rebound
  271. Q2 00:00
    End of 1st Half.
  272. Q3 12:00
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva)
  273. Q3 12:00
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton)
  274. Q2 00:03
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  275. Q2 00:14
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    60-65
  276. Q2 00:22
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes)
  277. Q2 00:30
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    60-62
  278. Q2 00:35
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    58-62
  279. Q2 00:48
    Magic personal foul
  280. Q2 00:48
    +1
    Jaxson Hayes makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    57-60
  281. Q2 00:48
    +1
    Jaxson Hayes makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    58-60
  282. Q2 00:48
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Noah Penda, Jevon Carter, Desmond Bane)
  283. Q2 00:48
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes)
  284. Q2 00:53
    Jaxson Hayes offensive rebound
  285. Q2 00:55
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  286. Q2 1:11
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    56-60
  287. Q2 1:13
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  288. Q2 1:24
    Magic personal foul
  289. Q2 1:24
    Lakers personal foul
  290. Q2 1:24
    +1
    Desmond Bane makes technical free throw 1 of 1
    54-58
  291. Q2 1:24
    +1
    Marcus Smart makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    55-58
  292. Q2 1:24
    +1
    Marcus Smart makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    56-58
  293. Q2 1:24
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes)
  294. Q2 1:24
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes)
  295. Q2 1:28
    Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
  296. Q2 1:32
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  297. Q2 1:48
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    54-57
  298. Q2 2:08
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    51-57
  299. Q2 2:19
    Paolo Banchero defensive rebound
  300. Q2 2:22
    Luke Kennard turnover (bad pass)
  301. Q2 2:23
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  302. Q2 2:28
    Luka Doncic defensive rebound
  303. Q2 2:32
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  304. Q2 2:43
    Magic personal foul
  305. Q2 2:43
    Magic 60 second timeout
  306. Q2 2:43
    Jaxson Hayes misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  307. Q2 2:43
    Lakers offensive rebound
  308. Q2 2:43
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze, Jevon Carter, Desmond Bane)
  309. Q2 2:43
    Jaxson Hayes misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  310. Q2 2:43
    Magic defensive rebound
  311. Q2 2:43
    Lakers personal foul
  312. Q2 2:50
    Magic turnover
  313. Q2 2:58
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  314. Q2 3:01
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  315. Q2 3:14
    Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
  316. Q2 3:17
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  317. Q2 3:36
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    51-54
  318. Q2 3:53
    Lakers personal foul
  319. Q2 3:53
    Lakers violation
  320. Q2 3:53
    +1
    Jalen Suggs makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    49-54
  321. Q2 3:53
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Jevon Carter, Desmond Bane)
  322. Q2 3:53
    +1
    Jalen Suggs makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    51-54
  323. Q2 3:59
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    49-53
  324. Q2 4:12
    Magic personal foul
  325. Q2 4:12
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, Jaxson Hayes)
  326. Q2 4:27
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    47-53
  327. Q2 4:45
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    44-53
  328. Q2 4:45
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    44-53
  329. Q2 4:45
    Magic personal foul
  330. Q2 4:45
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, Jaxson Hayes)
  331. Q2 4:45
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 1 of 1
    47-50
  332. Q2 5:04
    Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
  333. Q2 5:07
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  334. Q2 5:08
    Jamal Cain offensive rebound
  335. Q2 5:12
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  336. Q2 5:17
    Lakers turnover
  337. Q2 5:32
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    44-50
  338. Q2 5:56
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    44-47
  339. Q2 6:02
    Magic turnover
  340. Q2 6:12
    Jevon Carter defensive rebound
  341. Q2 6:15
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  342. Q2 6:26
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    41-47
  343. Q2 6:30
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  344. Q2 6:31
    Magic offensive rebound
  345. Q2 6:31
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  346. Q2 6:31
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Jamal Cain, Jevon Carter)
  347. Q2 6:40
    Wendell Carter Jr. defensive rebound
  348. Q2 6:42
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  349. Q2 6:56
    Magic personal foul
  350. Q2 6:56
    Luke Kennard defensive rebound
  351. Q2 6:56
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Luke Kennard)
  352. Q2 6:56
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Jevon Carter, Tristan da Silva)
  353. Q2 6:58
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  354. Q2 7:15
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    41-45
  355. Q2 7:18
    LeBron James defensive rebound
  356. Q2 7:21
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  357. Q2 7:25
    Lakers turnover
  358. Q2 7:40
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    39-45
  359. Q2 8:03
    Lakers turnover
  360. Q2 8:20
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  361. Q2 8:20
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze, Jevon Carter, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva)
  362. Q2 8:22
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    39-43
  363. Q2 8:35
    Noah Penda defensive rebound
  364. Q2 8:39
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  365. Q2 8:49
    Magic turnover
  366. Q2 8:50
    Noah Penda defensive rebound
  367. Q2 8:53
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  368. Q2 9:11
    Lakers personal foul
  369. Q2 9:11
    +1
    Desmond Bane makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    39-40
  370. Q2 9:11
    +1
    Desmond Bane makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    39-41
  371. Q2 9:11
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Luke Kennard)
  372. Q2 9:14
    Lakers turnover
  373. Q2 9:28
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    39-39
  374. Q2 9:30
    Desmond Bane defensive rebound
  375. Q2 9:33
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  376. Q2 9:50
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    39-36
  377. Q2 10:04
    Lakers personal foul
  378. Q2 10:09
    Jevon Carter defensive rebound
  379. Q2 10:14
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  380. Q2 10:26
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    39-34
  381. Q2 10:34
    Goga Bitadze defensive rebound
  382. Q2 10:38
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  383. Q2 10:49
    Magic personal foul
  384. Q2 11:05
    Magic turnover
  385. Q2 11:25
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    39-32
  386. Q2 11:45
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    37-32
  387. Q1 00:00
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  388. Q1 00:00
    Marcus Smart offensive rebound
  389. Q1 00:00
    End of 1st Quarter.
  390. Q2 12:00
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia)
  391. Q2 12:00
    Magic lineup change (Goga Bitadze, Noah Penda, Jamal Cain, Jevon Carter, Desmond Bane)
  392. Q1 00:09
    Goga Bitadze offensive rebound
  393. Q1 00:09
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    37-30
  394. Q1 00:12
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  395. Q1 00:21
    Noah Penda offensive rebound
  396. Q1 00:25
    Jamal Cain offensive rebound
  397. Q1 00:25
    Lakers personal foul
  398. Q1 00:25
    +1
    Jamal Cain makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    37-28
  399. Q1 00:25
    Jamal Cain misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  400. Q1 00:25
    Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard)
  401. Q1 00:26
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  402. Q1 00:39
    Jett Howard defensive rebound
  403. Q1 00:42
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  404. Q1 00:45
    Magic personal foul
  405. Q1 00:53
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    37-27
  406. Q1 00:54
    Goga Bitadze offensive rebound
  407. Q1 00:57
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  408. Q1 1:04
    Magic turnover
  409. Q1 1:11
    Lakers turnover
  410. Q1 1:17
    Goga Bitadze offensive rebound
  411. Q1 1:17
    Lakers personal foul
  412. Q1 1:17
    +1
    Goga Bitadze makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    37-24
  413. Q1 1:17
    +1
    Goga Bitadze makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    37-25
  414. Q1 1:17
    Magic lineup change (Jett Howard, Goga Bitadze, Noah Penda, Jamal Cain, Jevon Carter)
  415. Q1 1:19
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  416. Q1 1:35
    Lakers personal foul
  417. Q1 1:35
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, Jaxson Hayes)
  418. Q1 1:35
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jett Howard, Goga Bitadze, Jamal Cain, Jevon Carter)
  419. Q1 1:35
    Rui Hachimura turnover
  420. Q1 1:37
    Goga Bitadze offensive rebound
  421. Q1 1:38
    Luka Doncic turnover (bad pass)
  422. Q1 1:39
    Goga Bitadze turnover (bad pass)
  423. Q1 1:40
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  424. Q1 1:53
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    37-23
  425. Q1 1:54
    Luka Doncic defensive rebound
  426. Q1 1:58
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  427. Q1 2:14
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    35-23
  428. Q1 2:24
    Austin Reaves defensive rebound
  429. Q1 2:26
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  430. Q1 2:40
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    32-23
  431. Q1 3:04
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    30-23
  432. Q1 3:11
    Paolo Banchero offensive rebound
  433. Q1 3:14
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  434. Q1 3:27
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    30-20
  435. Q1 3:48
    Luke Kennard defensive rebound
  436. Q1 3:52
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  437. Q1 4:04
    Magic 60 second timeout
  438. Q1 4:04
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Jett Howard, Goga Bitadze, Jamal Cain)
  439. Q1 4:05
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    28-20
  440. Q1 4:18
    Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
  441. Q1 4:21
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  442. Q1 4:29
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  443. Q1 4:29
    Magic offensive rebound
  444. Q1 4:29
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  445. Q1 4:29
    Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, Jaxson Hayes)
  446. Q1 4:29
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Jett Howard, Wendell Carter Jr., Jamal Cain)
  447. Q1 4:32
    Wendell Carter Jr. offensive rebound
  448. Q1 4:35
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  449. Q1 4:56
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    26-20
  450. Q1 5:05
    Rui Hachimura defensive rebound
  451. Q1 5:10
    Magic misses three point jump shot
  452. Q1 5:27
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    24-20
  453. Q1 5:29
    Deandre Ayton offensive rebound
  454. Q1 5:31
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  455. Q1 5:51
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    22-20
  456. Q1 5:59
    Lakers turnover
  457. Q1 6:01
    Austin Reaves defensive rebound
  458. Q1 6:04
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  459. Q1 6:19
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    22-18
  460. Q1 6:35
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    19-18
  461. Q1 6:48
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    19-15
  462. Q1 6:54
    Magic personal foul
  463. Q1 6:54
    Lakers lineup change (LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura)
  464. Q1 7:07
    +2
    Magic makes two point jump shot
    17-15
  465. Q1 7:14
    Lakers violation
  466. Q1 7:14
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva)
  467. Q1 7:22
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    17-13
  468. Q1 7:38
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    14-13
  469. Q1 7:58
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    14-10
  470. Q1 8:09
    Magic turnover
  471. Q1 8:22
    Lakers personal foul
  472. Q1 8:22
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  473. Q1 8:22
    Instant replay
  474. Q1 8:22
    Magic lineup change (Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva)
  475. Q1 8:30
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    12-10
  476. Q1 8:32
    Luka Doncic offensive rebound
  477. Q1 8:35
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  478. Q1 8:54
    Lakers personal foul
  479. Q1 8:54
    +1
    Tristan da Silva makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    10-9
  480. Q1 8:54
    +1
    Tristan da Silva makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    10-10
  481. Q1 9:00
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    10-8
  482. Q1 9:03
    Austin Reaves offensive rebound
  483. Q1 9:06
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  484. Q1 9:10
    Magic personal foul
  485. Q1 9:20
    Lakers personal foul
  486. Q1 9:20
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    8-7
  487. Q1 9:20
    +1
    Paolo Banchero makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    8-8
  488. Q1 9:30
    Magic personal foul
  489. Q1 9:30
    +1
    Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    7-6
  490. Q1 9:30
    +1
    Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    8-6
  491. Q1 9:45
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    6-6
  492. Q1 9:50
    Jalen Suggs defensive rebound
  493. Q1 9:53
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  494. Q1 10:19
    +3
    Magic makes three point jump shot
    6-3
  495. Q1 10:24
    Desmond Bane defensive rebound
  496. Q1 10:27
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  497. Q1 10:38
    LeBron James defensive rebound
  498. Q1 10:41
    Magic misses two point jump shot
  499. Q1 11:05
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    6-0
  500. Q1 11:10
    Magic turnover
  501. Q1 11:22
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    4-0
  502. Q1 11:27
    Magic turnover
  503. Q1 11:46
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    2-0
  504. Q1 12:00
    Deandre Ayton vs. Wendell Carter Jr. (LeBron James gains possession)
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Lakers vs. Magic: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Lakers vs. Magic
  • Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Kia Center

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Lakers favored at -3.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 246.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Lakers -144, Magic 40¢

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Lakers: 63%
  • Magic: 37%

Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Projected Final Score

Our predicted final score for this NBA matchup is Lakers 118-115 Magic.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Lakers a win probability of 63%, while the Magic have a win probability of 37%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

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