The Golden State Warriors took down the Lakers , 116 - 114 , in overtime at Staples Center on Monday . Both of the matchups between the two teams this season have now been won by Golden State in OT . While Monday 's action was close until the very end , much of the attention at Staples Center was not directed towards the players on the floor . Monday night marked the formal retirement of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant 's number 8 and number 24 jerseys , and both teams had a chance to stay out on the floor to watch the festivities at halftime . Bryant , the former MVP , became the first Laker to have multiple jersey numbers retired . The night did not exactly have a storybook ending for Kobe , though , as Kevin Durant and the Warriors ( 24 - 6 ) handed a heartbreaking loss to his former team . With superstar Steph Curry ( ankle ) and defensive stalwart Draymond Green ( rest ) sidelined , Durant carried a heavy workload throughout the night . Things got off to a rocky start for the former MVP , as he began the game just 5 - of - 23 from the field and allowed the Lakers to hold leads as late as the fourth quarter . Durant , though , bounced back in a big way . He hit five of his final six shots and scored 12 points in overtime to put the game away for Golden State . Durant finished the night with a game - high 36 points and a team - best 11 rebounds and eight assists . The superstar 's performance nearly single - handedly led the Warriors to victory , as the team 's next - highest scorer was Klay Thompson with just 17 points on 6 - of - 24 shooting . Los Angeles ( 10 - 18 ) may be having flashbacks to its most recent game against Golden State , another narrow overtime loss at home . Once again , it was young players that allowed the Lakers to push the defending champs to the edge . Rookie forward Kyle Kuzma was the team 's leading scorer , pouring in 28 points on the night . Small forward Brandon Ingram , meanwhile , scored 19 points and hit multiple shots to help tie the game late in regulation . Ultimately , though , the Lakers were unable to contain Durant and could not match the tough effort put up by the Warriors on the boards . The Lakers were out - rebounded 60 - 46 on the night . The Lakers will visit Houston on Wednesday , while Golden State will host the Memphis Grizzlies .


The Portland Trail Blazers edged the Los Angeles Lakers , 95 - 92 , at Staples Center on Saturday . Portland ( 17 - 16 ) earned a much - needed win thanks to strong crunch - time play . The team was again without star point guard Damian Lillard ( hamstring ) , who likely could have helped the Blazers breathe easier down the stretch . Still , Portland came out on top of what wound up being a one - quarter game , as the two teams entered the fourth tied at 70 . With Lillard out , shooting guard C.J . McCollum took a leading role in the offense , attempting a team - high 23 field goals . It was not McCollum 's best performance , though , as he made just seven of those shots and missed two jumpers in the game 's final minutes . With McCollum struggling , bench wing Mo Harkless stepped up to the plate , scoring a team - high 22 points including a go - ahead and - one basket with just over 20 seconds remaining . Harkless was complemented by another unlikely hero , point guard Shabazz Napier , who exploded for 21 points in the game . The duo helped push a Lillard-less Blazers over the top despite a nerve - wracking final few minutes . Los Angeles ( 11 - 20 ) lost a heartbreaker on Saturday , with poor late - game shooting making the difference . Shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed multiple three - pointers in the game 's final seconds , giving Portland the chance to pull away with the win . Despite the team 's shooting woes down the stretch , the Lakers saw stellar clutch play from a few of its young stars . Lonzo Ball in particular had a terrific end to the game , coming up with two blocked shots and a three - pointer in the final stretch of the game . Ball finished the night with a double - double , notching 10 points and 11 assists . Still , a win was not in the cards for the Lakers . Poor free - throw shooting was among the factors that cost the team on Saturday , as they went just 12 - of - 20 from the line . The tough performance at the stripe was far from uncharacteristic for LA , as the team ranks last in the league in free - throw percentage at just over 69 percent . The Lakers will host the Timberwolves on Christmas Day , while Portland will square off with the 76ers next Thursday .


The visiting Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 121 - 104 , in a Christmas matchup at Staples Center . Though the final score did not reflect it , it was a back - and - forth game for most of the night . Minnesota ( 21 - 13 ) held only a one - point lead at halftime , but pulled ahead significantly in the fourth quarter . Star center Karl-Anthony Towns helped jump - start the Timberwolves ' run , personally scoring eight points in the first three minutes of the fourth . Towns finished with 21 points and a team - high 10 rebounds . Towns also came up big on the defensive end with three blocks and two steals . Veteran big man Taj Gibson helped close the game out effectively , knocking down a dagger three - pointer with under two minutes remaining . Gibson finished 11 - of - 13 from the field en route to 23 points , tied for the team high with All-Star Jimmy Butler . Los Angeles ( 11 - 21 ) was shorthanded on Monday , as rookie Lonzo Ball ( shoulder ) , sophomore Brandon Ingram ( quad ) , and veteran Brook Lopez ( ankle ) were all sidelined by injuries . With many of LA 's top scoring options out , rookie forward Kyle Kuzma led the Lakers ' offense , scoring 31 points . Kuzma has been a dominant force for LA recently , scoring 18 or more points in his last seven games . Outside of Kuzma , though , offense was hard to come by for the Lakers . The rest of the team shot just 4 - of - 19 from beyond the arc on the night and reached the free - throw line only seven times . It was a particularly tough night for guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope . Caldwell-Pope , who missed two potential game - saving shots in the Lakers ' last game , shot just 3 - of - 14 from the field in Monday 's loss . On Wednesday , Minnesota will host the Denver Nuggets , while Los Angeles will host the Memphis Grizzlies .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 109 - 99 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . Memphis ( 11 - 23 ) had been in the midst of a free - fall coming into Wednesday 's matchup . The Grizzlies had lost 20 of their last 23 games before picking up a double - digit win on Wednesday . While the Grizzlies initially pulled ahead , a tough third - quarter rally from the Lakers had the game tied heading into the fourth quarter . In the fourth , though , Memphis ' offense was able to pull away with the game . 12 of the team 's 33 fourth - quarter points came from veteran guard Tyreke Evans , who finished the night with a team - high 32 . Evans added seven rebounds and seven assists . Marc Gasol also made a splash in the game , finishing with nine rebounds and five assists in addition to his 11 points . Los Angeles ( 11 - 22 ) , meanwhile , was shorthanded on Wednesday . Guard Lonzo Ball ( shoulder ) and center Brook Lopez ( ankle ) sat out of Wednesday 's action . It was a rough night for rookie Kyle Kuzma without his fellow rook , as he shot just 4 - of - 24 from the field including 1 - of - 11 from three - point range . Kuzma was a primary contributor to the Lakers ' rough team shooting splits . The team shot just 38 percent from the field on the night and 29 percent from beyond the arc . Brandon Ingram led the team with 23 points , but had some frustration throughout the night , as he committed five turnovers and went just 5 - of - 11 at the free - throw line . Ingram was assessed a technical for complaining about a call in the game 's final minute . The Lakers will tangle with the Clippers on Friday , while the Grizzlies visit the Golden State Warriors on Saturday .


The Los Angeles Clippers took down the Los Angeles Lakers , 121 - 106 , at Staples Center on Friday night . After a season filled with injuries , the Clippers ( 15 - 19 ) were the healthiest they have been since October on Friday night . All-Star big man Blake Griffin , who missed 11 games with a knee injury , returned to the starting lineup in the game . Griffin did n't skip a beat in his comeback , as he logged 32 minutes of play and led his team with 24 points . His return will certainly have an impact on the Clippers going forward , as they are just 4 - 7 with Griffin out of the lineup this season . The re - vitalized Clippers got off to a hot start on Friday , opening the game on a 90 run and establishing a double - digit lead within the first three minutes of the game . From there , it was smooth sailing for the Clippers , as there was little fluctuation in the team 's well - established lead . Guard Austin Rivers was a spark for his team , scoring 10 of their first 14 points . He finished the night with just 13 , though . Off the bench , sixth man Lou Williams helped maintain the lead , scoring 23 points . On the other hand , the Lakers ( 11 - 23 ) are dealing with a variety of injuries across the roster . Rookie guard Lonzo Ball ( shoulder ) and veteran big man Brook Lopez ( ankle ) both sat out of Friday 's action . Lopez 's stellar three - point shooting would have been appreciated on Friday , as his team had its worst night of the season from three - point territory . The Lakers shot just 3 - of - 19 from beyond the arc on the night . Rookie forward Kyle Kuzma had a particularly poor shooting night , going just 1 - of - 7 from three . He has now hit just two of his last 18 three - point attempts . With the three - ball not falling for the starters and injuries forcing a shallow eight - man rotation , the Lakers were unable to mount much of a comeback effort through the game 's final three quarters . Guard Jordan Clarkson did provide some offense off the bench , scoring a team - high 20 points . Still , it was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , who led for all 48 minutes of action . The Clippers will host the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday , while the Lakers will visit the Houston Rockets .


The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 133 - 96 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . Oklahoma City ( 21 - 17 ) made quick work of the struggling Lakers , jumping out to a double - digit lead in the second quarter and never giving it up . The team 's early offensive onslaught was largely thank to its `` big three `` of Russell Westbrook , Paul George , and Carmelo Anthony . All three scored at least 20 points in the win . Westbrook was particularly dominant , dishing out 12 assists to go with his scoring total despite just 28 minutes of playing time . Center Steven Adams also delivered a solid outing in limited playing time . In just 26 minutes , Adams had 12 points and six rebounds , three of which came on the offensive end . Adams leads the NBA with 5 offensive rebounds per game . Los Angeles ( 11 - 26 ) owns a league - high eight game losing streak and the worst record in the Western Conference . On Wednesday , things looked as bleak as ever for the struggling team . The Lakers shot just 41 percent from the field and 9 - of - 15 at the free - throw line in the 37 - point loss . Wednesday 's win did , though , see the return of veteran center Brook Lopez . Lopez had suffered an extended absence due to an ankle sprain , but played 16 minutes off the bench . He had 10 points and five rebounds in his return to action . The team 's high scorer was rookie Kyle Kuzma , who shot 7 - of - 14 en route to 18 points . The Thunder will stay in LA to take on the Clippers on Thursday , while the Lakers will play host to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday .


The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 108 - 94 , on their home court on Friday night . The Hornets ( 15 - 23 ) had clear control of the game by the end of the first half , as they held a 15 - point lead . While shots were n't always falling for Charlotte , the Hornets benefited from an awful offensive showing from the home team . The Hornets were able to hold the Lakers to just 40 percent shooting from the field , and allowed only 12 free - throw attempts on the night . On offense , Charlotte was carried by a few strong performances . Kemba Walker finished the night with 19 points , a team high . Off the bench , Jeremy Lamb scored an efficient 17 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting . The team recorded 26 team assists as well , as ball movement was a focus throughout . Los Angeles ( 11 - 27 ) had yet another pitiful showing on both ends , leading to their ninth straight loss . Rookie point guard Lonzo Ball returned to the starting five following an extended absence due to a shoulder sprain . Ball played fairly well , scoring 11 points and dishing five assists in 27 minutes . Unfortunately , the same could not be said of his fellow rookies . Kyle Kuzma shot just 2 - of - 14 for four points on the night . He also committed three turnovers . Josh Hart , meanwhile , shot just 1 - of - 6 . The team as a whole shot only 40 percent from the field and went just 9 - of - 12 at the free - throw line . Los Angeles will host the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday , while the Hornets will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 132 - 113 , at Staples Center on Sunday to end a nine - game losing streak . The Lakers ( 12 - 27 ) put the game away with a strong second quarter . Early in the second , LA 's offense got red - hot , allowing the team to go on a whopping 23 - 3 run . Eight points on the run came from rookie point guard Lonzo Ball , who also assisted on multiple baskets during the hot stretch . He finished the game with 13 points on 5 - of - 13 shooting and six assists . Rookie forward Kyle Kuzma also broke a longstanding cold streak to contribute heavily to the team 's second quarter run . He had multiple baskets in the second quarter and shot 6 - of - 12 on the night to score 14 points off the bench . Sophomore forward Brandon Ingram led the team overall with 20 points . Atlanta ( 10 - 29 ) now has the league 's worst record by a two - game margin , despite entering Sunday 's game having gone 3 - 3 in its last six . On Sunday , point guard Dennis Schroder was able to have a strong game despite his team 's lack of success . Schroder scored 27 points and had five assists on the night . The team seemed to struggle without him on the floor creating offense . Backup point guard Malcolm Delaney posted a team - worst plus - minus of - 24 . As a whole , the Hawks shot an inefficient 44 percent on the night . The Hawks will stay in Los Angeles to play the Clippers on Monday . The Lakers , meanwhile , will host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday .


THe Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings , 99 - 86 , at Staples Center on Tuesday evening . The Lakers got out to a great start on their home court , with a 22 - 6 lead just five minutes into the game . The Kings were able to retaliate and make it a four - point game heading into the second , trailing 31 - 27 . The Kings carried their momentum into the second quarter , where they hung tight with the Lakers , until the half , where Los Angeles led 53 - 52 . The Kings came out strong in the third , quickly taking the lead , however the Lakers turned it on down the stretch , as they went on a 120 run and took a 10 - point lead into the fourth . The Lakers maintained control the rest of the way , earning their second straight win . Julius Randle led the way for the Lakers , with 22 points , 14 rebounds , six assists and one steal , in 30 minutes . Brook Lopez tallied 18 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting , in 22 minutes , while Lonzo Ball finished with five points on 2 - of - 10 shooting , 11 rebounds , 11 assists , five steals and one block , in 36 minutes . The Lakers shot 48 percent from the field , including 12 - of - 35 from long range . Meanwhile , Bogdan Bogdanovic was the high - point man for the Kings , with 19 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting , in 32 minutes off the bench . De'Aaron Fox followed up with 15 points , four steals , three assists , one rebound and a block , in 32 minutes , while Buddy Hield added 13 points on 4 - of - 11 shooting . The Kings shot 34 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 22 from long range . The Kings ( 13 - 27 ) will look to bounce back , as they play host to he Clippers on Thursday . The Lakers ( 13 - 27 ) play host to the Spurs on Thursday .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs , 93 - 81 , at Staples Center on Thursday evening . The Spurs were at a disadvantage , without Kawhi Leonard , Rudy Gay , Tony Parker or Danny Green , who were all sidelined with injuries . Nonetheless , it was a hard - fought game most of the way . The Lakers got out to a 20 - 15 lead after one . They expanded their lead through the second to take a 49 - 38 lead into the half . The Spurs woke up in the third quarter and cut the deficit by five . The Spurs continued to fight and trailed by just two points , with 6:2 left in the fourth . However , the Lakers picked up the intensity and sprinted to a 16 - 6 run to close out the contest and notch their first three - game winning streak of the season . Brandon Ingram led the way for the Lakers with 26 points on 11 - of - 21 shooting , in 36 minutes of action . Lonzo Ball stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points , 10 rebounds , six assists and four steals , while Larry Nance Jr. almost matched him , with 14 points , 10 rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block , off the bench . The Lakers shot 42 percent from the field , including 13 - of - 37 from long range . Meanwhile , LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs with 20 points on 6 - of - 15 shooting , in 35 minutes . Dejounte Murray had a solid game , with 14 points , 11 rebounds , five assists , three steals and one block , in 26 minutes . Bryn Forbes tallied 18 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting , in 37 minutes . The Spurs shot 41 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 20 from long range . The Spurs ( 28 - 15 ) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Nuggets on Saturday . The Lakers ( 14 - 27 ) head to Dallas to take on the Mavericks on Saturday .


The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Indiana Pacers , 99 - 86 , at Staples Center on Friday . The Lakers ( 16 - 29 ) became the first team in NBA history to win a game while shooting below 20 percent from the free - throw line . The poor free - throw shooting was on - brand for the Lakers , who rank last in the league in free - throw percentage this season . Despite going a dismal 2 - of - 14 at the charity stripe , the team was fairly potent on the offensive end . LA shot 55 percent from the field and enjoyed a dominant performance from combo guard Jordan Clarkson . Clarkson scored 33 points on 14 - of - 19 shooting from the field . The win was LA 's first this season without point guard Lonzo Ball , who missed the contest with a knee injury . Sophomore Brandon Ingram ( ankle ) was also sidelined . Indiana ( 24 - 22 ) , on the other hand , struggled heavily on the offensive end . The team shot just 2 - of - 25 from three - point range and 38 percent overall from the field . Indiana also struggled with turnovers , committing 18 on the night . It was altogether one of the team 's worst offensive nights of the season . Still , star shooting guard Victor Oladipo was able to excel individually . He scored 25 points to go with five rebounds and four assists . LA will host the New York Knicks on Sunday , while the Pacers will visit San Antonio .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks , 127 - 107 , at Staples Center on Sunday afternoon . Both teams looked like they 'd left their respective defenses in the locker room in the first half , as evidenced by the slim 67 - 63 halftime lead the Lakers ( 17 - 29 ) held . Not much changed in the third period , as the two clubs combined for another 56 points heading into the final 12 minutes . That 's when the home squad separated itself , with Los Angeles ' 100 run between the 6:11 and 3:29 marks of the fourth quarter giving them the cushion they needed to build an insurmountable lead . As the final score implied , both teams ' shooting percentages were stellar , with the Lakers edging the Knicks ( 21 - 26 ) in that category by a 56 percent to 54 percent margin . The hosts also prevailed in two other key categories , winning the turnover battle by a 17 - 6 margin and notching a 39 - 33 advantage in the rebounding department . Kristaps Porzingis , Tim Hardaway , Jr. and Michael Beasley co - led New York with matching 17 - point efforts . Porzingis added four rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block , Hardaway posted three rebounds and one block and Beasley supplied one rebound and one assist . Courtney Lee managed 16 points , two assists and one rebound . Enes Kanter generated a 12 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included two assists . Jarrett Jack mustered a modest six points but also dished out 10 assists , hauled in three rebounds and recorded one steal . Jordan Clarkson paced the Lakers with 29 points on 12 - for - 19 shooting in 38 minutes off the bench . He also contributed 10 assists , six rebounds and three steals . Julius Randle followed with a 27 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that was complemented by five assists and one steal . Kyle Kuzma poured in 15 points over just 10 minutes . Brook Lopez registered 14 points and four rebounds . Larry Nance , Jr. accounted for 13 points , five boards , one assist , two blocks and one steal . Brandon Ingram fought through an ankle issue to draw the start and tally 10 points , three assists and two rebounds . The Knicks remain on the West Coast to tangle with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday evening , while the Lakers await a visit from the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night as well .


The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Boston Celtics , 108 - 107 , at Staples Center on Tuesday . Early on in the game , Boston flexed its top - ranked defense , holding the Lakers to just 15 first - quarter points . Things were especially solid with defensive anchor Al Horford in the game , as the Lakers scored just nine points on 19 percent shooting while the newly - named All-Star was on the floor in the first quarter . Horford subbing out , though , marked a turning point . The Lakers scored 22 points in the next eight minutes of play and regained the lead . While Boston was able to suppress them and take an eight - point lead into the half , LA came out strong in the third quarter and managed to take the lead for much of the remainder of the game . The team 's free - throw woes nearly cost them the game , though , as Boston was able to cut the lead from six points with 26 seconds remaining to just one with 7 seconds left . Luckily for the Lakers , a bad buzzer - beater attempt from Marcus Smart did not fall , and they were able to hang on to the upset . The big story of the night for Los Angeles ( 18 - 29 ) was Kyle Kuzma , who had a team - high 28 points off the bench in the win . 17 of those points came in the fourth quarter , as the rookie electrified the Staples Center crowd with a series of clutch three - pointers and flashy passes . Jordan Clarkson joined Kuzma as one of two Lakers to score 20 or more off the bench . He finished with 22 in the game . Boston ( 34 - 14 ) has made its identity on the defensive end this season , but has seen that fall apart somewhat over the last four games . The team is on a four - game losing streak and seemed unable to contain the Lakers on Tuesday night . The saving graces were the team 's two All-Stars , Kyrie Irving and Al Horford . Irving was lights - out late in the game and finished with a game - high 33 points . Horford , who was named an All-Star earlier in the day , finished with 13 points , 12 rebounds , six assists , and two blocks . The Celtics will stay in Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Wednesday . The Lakers , meanwhile , will hit the road to square off with Chicago on Thursday .


The host Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns , 112 - 93 , at Staples Center on Tuesday . It has been an incredible turnaround for the Lakers ( 22 - 31 ) this season . After falling to last place in the Western Conference , Los Angeles has gone 11 - 4 in its last 15 games and has won seven of nine after Tuesday 's win . The team dominated the second half on Tuesday , with its young wings leading the way . Brandon Ingram had a team - high 26 points , while Josh Hart had a 15 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . The Lakers closed out the game with strong defense , holding Phoenix ( 18 - 37 ) to just 14 fourth quarter points . Five Lakers players scored in double digits , including Ingram and Hart . Forward Julius Randle was the leading scorer for the second unit with 21 points . One of the biggest areas for the Lakers in the win was free - throw shooting . While the team has shot under 70 percent from the line this season , it managed to go 23 - of - 26 from the charity stripe in Tuesday 's win . For Phoenix , meanwhile , nothing came easy on offense . The team shot just 38 percent from the field and had only two players score more than 10 points . One of those players , though , was rookie wing Josh Jackson . Jackson has been dynamic recently , averaging 20 points and seven rebounds over his last five games . On Tuesday , he scored 16 points and pulled down 10 boards . Phoenix will host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday , while the Lakers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday .


The Los Angeles Lakers took down a shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder , 106 - 81 , at Staples Center on Thursday . With ankle injuries keeping reigning MVP Russell Westbrook and veteran forward Carmelo Anthony out of the lineup , offense was hard to come by for the Thunder ( 31 - 25 ) . This was particularly pronounced in the second half , as OKC scored only 35 points over the third and fourth quarter . The Thunder had an unusually inefficient night , shooting just 36 percent from the floor in the absence of their two stars . The Lakers ( 23 - 31 ) , meanwhile , came out strong in the second half and scored 31 third - quarter points . The team had five double - digit scorers in the win and knocked down 10 three - pointers . The 25 - point win marked their largest margin of victory this season . This was all despite the team being shorthanded following a deadline - day trade . Los Angeles agreed to ship Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance , Jr. to Cleveland in exchange for Channing Frye , a first - round pick , and former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas . Neither of the Lakers ' new additions were able to join the team for Thursday 's win , but the team earned the easy win nonetheless . LA 's top scorer was Kentavious Caldwell-Pope , who had 20 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting . Brandon Ingram scored 19 points and dished out six assists . Julius Randle , whose name was tossed around in trade rumors before the deadline , scored another 17 . For OKC , All-Star forward Paul George had a green light with Westbrook and Anthony absent . George scored a team - high 29 points and attempted 25 shots to get there . While the team missed the majority of its shots , center Steven Adams did provide them with plenty of second chances . He had seven offensive rebounds on the night . The Lakers will visit Dallas on Saturday , while OKC will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday .


The host Los Angeles Lakers took down the Dallas Mavericks , 124 - 102 , at Staples Center on Friday . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Lakers ( 24 - 34 ) , who never trailed in the game . LA got off to a blistering start , outscoring Dallas ( 18 - 41 ) by 15 points in the first quarter . The team never took its foot off the gas , as it scored at least 29 points in all four quarters . The Lakers shot a phenomenal 52 percent from the field and hit 13 three - pointers in the win . It was a stellar game from recently - acquired point guard Isaiah Thomas . Thomas , whose tenure in LA got off to a shaky start before the All-Star Break , scored 17 points off the bench in the win . Rookie point guard Lonzo Ball made his return to action as well , scoring nine points off the bench in 17 minutes of play . It was forward Julius Randle who stole the show , though . Randle scored 18 points to go with 12 rebounds and 10 assists , good for his fourth career triple - double . Dallas was unable to bounce back from its numerous off - the - court scandals with a win on Friday . The team shot remarkably well from three - point range , hitting 19 three - pointers on over 45 percent shooting . Still , the team was weighed down by shooting just 41 percent overall . The Mavericks had seven double - digit scorers , but the team shot only 37 - of - 91 from the floor in the game . The Mavericks will visit Utah on Saturday , while the Lakers will travel to Sacramento .


The visiting Portland Trail Blazers erased a double - digit fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers , 108 - 103 , at Staples Center on Monday evening . After a tight first half , Portland ( 38 - 26 ) fell behind by double figures after getting into foul trouble . The Blazers committed 10 third - quarter fouls , allowing the Lakers ( 28 - 35 ) to hold a 10 - point edge in the quarter . All-Star point guard Damian Lillard was able to lead a comeback effort in the fourth , though . Lillard led the team with 39 points on the night , including four straight three - pointers in the fourth quarter . Lillard gave the Blazers the ultimate lead by hitting a three - pointer to go ahead 106 - 103 late in the game . C.J . McCollum missed two potentially game - sealing free - throws with 8 seconds remaining , but Shabazz Napier was able to finish the win with a game - icing block on LA 's Isaiah Thomas . In addition to Lillard 's 39 , McCollum scored 22 points and hit two three - pointers . Big man Jusuf Nurkic had 16 points and 16 rebounds for a double - double . The Blazers now have a one - game edge on the New Orleans Pelicans for third place in the Western Conference . Los Angeles , meanwhile , saw a dismal performance from Isaiah Thomas . Thomas shot just 5 - of - 21 from the field , including 1 - of - 9 from three - point range . Outside of Thomas , the team was relatively efficient . Julius Randle led the team with 21 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting . As a whole , LA hit 11 three - pointers . Portland will host the New York Knicks on Tuesday , while Los Angeles will see the Orlando Magic on Wednesday .


The host Los Angeles Lakers took down the Orlando Magic , 108 - 107 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . Wednesday 's game came down to the wire and finished in unorthodox fashion . Orlando ( 20 - 45 ) took a last - second lead thanks to a go - ahead layup from Aaron Gordon with just five seconds remaining . However , Los Angeles ( 29 - 35 ) took the lead back with under a second remaining on a pair of free - throws from Brook Lopez . With 1 seconds left , Orlando had the chance to run an inbounds play , but a shot clock error ran time out before the ball entered play . The referees controversially chose to resolve this by declaring a jump ball , leaving Orlando with no chance to get a shot off . In addition to his game - winning free - throws , Lopez led the Lakers with 27 points . Lopez played 35 minutes and recorded no rebounds , making him the first center ever to have 25 or more points while not recording a rebound , as well as the first center to ever play 35 minutes without a rebound . Six LA players scored in double digits , including all five starters . Rookie forward Kyle Kuzma scored 20 points to go with 10 rebounds . For Orlando , meanwhile , Gordon led the team with 28 points . He added a team - high 14 rebounds , including four on the offensive end . Nikola Vucevic also had a double - double , scoring 24 points to go with 12 rebounds . As a team , the Magic shot well from the field , finishing over 50 percent of their field goal attempts . However , Orlando went just 11 - of - 19 from the free - throw line . The Lakers will visit Denver on Friday , while the Magic will travel to Sacramento .


The Los Angeles Lakers overcame the Cleveland Cavaliers , 127 - 113 , at Staples Center on Sunday evening . Julius Randle had a career - high 36 points to lead the Lakers ( 30 - 36 ) to victory . He added 14 rebounds and seven assists in what was a career night for the fourth - year forward . The Lakers pulled away in the second half after a 22 - 3 run in the third quarter . LA exploited the weak defense of Cleveland ( 38 - 28 ) , shooting 50 percent from the field and knocking down 13 three - pointers . Former Cavalier Isaiah Thomas played a big role in the team 's second - half success , providing a spark off the bench . He finished with 20 points and nine assists to lead the second unit . Veteran center Brook Lopez added 22 points to go with eight rebounds in the win . Kyle Kuzma , LA 's standout rookie forward , had 14 points and 10 rebounds . Five Lakers finished in double digits in the win . While LeBron James continued to excel , scoring 24 points along with 10 rebounds and seven assists , the Cavaliers could not get the job done . Former Laker Larry Nance , Jr. was the only other Cleveland starter to score in double digits , as he finished with 16 points . Jordan Clarkson , who was acquired by Cleveland in a deadline - day trade from LA , shot just 1 - of - 8 in his return to his former home court . On Tuesday , both teams will face a new adversary . LA will host the Denver Nuggets , while the Cavaliers will continue their road trip with a visit to Phoenix .


The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Denver Nuggets , 112 - 103 , at Staples Center on Tuesday . It was a game of runs , and it was ultimately a fourth - quarter push by Los Angeles ( 31 - 36 ) that secured a home - court win . The Lakers , led by rookie forward Kyle Kuzma , outscored Denver 35 - 21 in the fourth to earn a victory . Kuzma led the team with 26 points and 13 rebounds , including five three - pointers . He also dished out two assists . Eight of those points came in a 90 - second span in the middle of the fourth quarter , helping the Lakers pull ahead before the game 's close . Julius Randle matched Kuzma 's production , also scoring 26 points and pulling down 13 rebounds . Randle , though , was especially effective on the offensive glass , where he pulled down a whopping seven boards . Randle was also assessed a technical in the closing moments after a heated exchange with Denver star Nikola Jokic . Both big men were slapped with technicals following the testy confrontation , which included Randle shoving Jokic to the ground . Veteran forward Wilson Chandler was the top scorer for Denver with 26 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting . Chandler played a whopping 41 minutes , which was also a team high . Unfortunately for the Nuggets , it was a tough night for their bench unit . Denver 's second unit shot just 9 - of - 29 on the night for 25 points . The Lakers will fly to the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night . Meanwhile , Denver will return home to host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday .


The visiting Miami Heat took down the Los Angeles Lakers , 92 - 91 , in a nail - biter at Staples Center on Friday night . Miami ( 37 - 33 ) led for much of the game but needed a last - minute bucket to pull out the victory . After Kyle Kuzma gave the Lakers ( 31 - 38 ) a one - point lead with just under 90 seconds remaining , both teams went scoreless for over a minute . All-Star Miami guard Goran Dragic finally broke the drought with a game - winning 10 - foot shot with just 15 seconds remaining . The basket gave Dragic a game - high 30 points on the night . Dragic shot 10 - of - 18 from the field and his efficient scoring was much needed . Miami shot only 38 percent from the field as a team , and only one other Heat player scored more than 12 points . That was bench big man Kelly Olynyk , who chipped in 17 and managed a pair of blocks on former teammate Isaiah Thomas . What the Heat lacked on offense , though , they made up for on the other end . The team combined for 14 steals and forced 20 LA turnovers . Julius Randle led the Lakers in both scoring and rebounding for the fourth straight game . Randle had 25 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting to go with 12 rebounds . Veteran center Brook Lopez added another 18 points for the Lakers . Unfortunately for LA , the team saw little production from its bench . Sixth man Isaiah Thomas had a particularly poor night , shooting 1 - of - 9 for just five points . Thomas also committed three turnovers . On Monday , the Heat will host the Denver Nuggets while the Lakers will travel to Indiana .


The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Dallas Mavericks , 103 - 93 , at Staples Center on Wednesday night . The Lakers ( 33 - 41 ) suffered an unfortunate injury on Wednesday , as starting point guard Lonzo Ball limped off the court in the third quarter with a knee injury . Ball did not return to the game , reportedly suffering from a knee contusion . The loss comes at a bad time for the Lakers , as backup point guard Isaiah Thomas was recently declared out for the remainder of the season with a hip injury . Despite Ball 's absence , Los Angeles was able to close the game in strong fashion . Defense was the key to the win for the Lakers , though the Mavericks ( 23 - 52 ) did themselves no favor with their shooting . Dallas scored only seven points in the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter . The Mavericks could not take the lid of the basket all night , shooting just 39 percent from the field . Power forward Julius Randle helped the Lakers with 20 points and 10 rebounds . Randle has been electric recently , averaging over 20 points per game since the All-Star Break . He was a key force on the glass in Wednesday 's win as well , grabbing three offensive rebounds . Veteran center Brook Lopez was the team 's top scorer , pouring in 22 points in the win . For Dallas , meanwhile , scoring was not as easy . The team 's top scorer was veteran forward Harrison Barnes , who had 17 points . Rookie point guard Dennis Smith , Jr. , added another 14 points , but shot only 5 - of - 13 . Smith dished out a team - high eight assists . On Friday , Dallas will host the Minnesota Timberwolves , while Los Angeles will see the Milwaukee Bucks .


The Milwaukee Bucks took down the Los Angeles Lakers , 124 - 122 , in overtime at Staples Center on Friday night . Eric Bledsoe dominated throughout , helping Milwaukee ( 41 - 35 ) to an overtime victory . Bledsoe scored 39 points , 11 of which came in the overtime period . The win helped the Bucks come back after ceding a major lead in the third quarter . The Bucks led by 19 points in regulation , but allowed a high - powered LA ( 33 - 42 ) offense to launch a comeback effort . Still , Bledsoe and the Bucks were able to hold the edge in overtime . Giannis Antetokounmpo added 27 points and 16 rebounds in the win . Antetokounmpo was particularly strong on the offensive glass , where he had six of his boards . Khris Middleton scored another 28 , contributing two of the team 's 11 three - pointers . Bledsoe , though , was the team 's leader , shooting 7 - of - 12 from three - point range and tallying a whopping 39 points in the win . The Lakers , meanwhile , saw a commanding performance from rookie forward Kyle Kuzma . Kuzma scored 27 points , recorded 12 rebounds , and dished out six assists . Julius Randle also had a double - double , finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds . The team as a whole shot over 51 percent from the field . However , they knocked down only eight three - pointers on 30 percent from beyond the arc . On Sunday , the Bucks will visit Denver , while Los Angeles will host the Sacramento Kings .


The Sacramento Kings narrowly escaped the Los Angeles Lakers , 84 - 83 , at Staples Center on Sunday evening . The game proved to be a brutal slog , as neither team could seem to buy a basket for the duration of the game . The Lakers ( 33 - 43 ) held an edge in overall efficiency despite shooting just 40 percent from the field and 64 percent at the free - throw line . Sacramento ( 25 - 53 ) , though , was able to overcome that deficiency by holding a slight edge in offensive rebounding and forced turnovers . The game was back - and - forth until the final minute , when De'Aaron Fox sealed the win with a floater that gave Sacramento a two - possession lead with just 10 seconds remaining . Fox had 14 points , six assists , and just one turnover in Sunday 's win , although he shot only 6 - of - 18 from the field . His performance was reflective of Sacramento 's offense as a whole , as the team shot just 38 percent but limited itself to only 10 turnovers . Sophomore guard Buddy Hield came off the bench to lead the team with 19 points . Hield shot 8 - of - 15 from the field , including three three - pointers , making him one of the Kings ' most efficient players on the night . The Lakers , meanwhile , were led by forward Julius Randle with 19 points . Randle has taken a leadership role in the team 's offense , averaging over 21 points per game since the All-Star Break . With Isaiah Thomas ( hip ) and Brandon Ingram ( concussion protocol ) out on Sunday , Randle 's offense was especially important for the team . He shot 5 - of - 8 from the field and 9 - of - 14 at the free - throw line . Only two other Lakers scored more than nine points , though , as the team struggled to find offensive production across the roster . On Tuesday , the Lakers will visit Utah while the Kings will travel to Sacramento .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 122 - 112 , in overtime at Staples Center on Wednesday night . After a back - and - forth regulation , the Lakers ( 34 - 44 ) took a 108 - 106 edge when James Ennis scored a go - ahead layup with under 45 seconds remaining . San Antonio ( 45 - 34 ) was able to answer , though , with a game - tying floater from sophomore point guard Dejounte Murray . While regulation had been closely contested , the overtime period was anything but close . The Lakers hopped out to a quick lead and did not look back , led by six overtime points from rookie forward Kyle Kuzma . Kuzma finished the game with a team high of 30 points . Shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 21 points , six rebounds , and six assists for the victorious Lakers , shooting 7 - of - 9 from the field along the way . As a whole , LA scored with immense efficiency , shooting over 54 percent from the field and a whopping 13 - of - 24 from beyond the three - point arc . Five Lakers players scored in double digits in the win . The Spurs , meanwhile , shot only 43 percent from the field . However , what the team lacked in efficiency , it made up for in offensive rebounding . The Spurs grabbed 15 offensive boards while holding LA to only four on the night . All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge grabbed three of those offensive rebounds , adding to a team - high scoring night . He had 28 points and dished out four assists . Dejounte Murray also grabbed three offensive rebounds and finished with a team high of 10 rebounds in addition to 23 points and six assists . Murray scored one of San Antonio 's only two baskets in overtime . Los Angeles will host the playoff - hungry Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday . San Antonio , meanwhile , will see the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday evening .


The visiting Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Los Angeles Lakers , 113 - 96 , at Staples Center on Friday night . All-Star wing Jimmy Butler made his return to action on Friday , following a nearly two - month absence due to a meniscus injury . Butler played only 23 minutes in his first game back , but he was still one of the five Minnesota ( 45 - 35 ) players to score in double digits . The Timberwolves took the lead with a strong third quarter effort , in which the Wolves nearly doubled Los Angeles 's score . Minnesota enjoyed a 29 - 15 edge in the third quarter , which it followed with a 33 - point fourth quarter . Jeff Teague led the Timberwolves with a 25 - point performance . Minnesota as a whole recorded a whopping 18 rebounds , including four from veteran big man Taj Gibson . Gibson had a double - double with 18 points and 10 rebounds . All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns scored 14 points to go with a team - high 11 rebounds . Los Angeles ( 34 - 45 ) , meanwhile , was shorthanded , playing without Brandon Ingram ( concussion ) , Lonzo Ball ( knee ) , or Isaiah Thomas ( hip ) . The injuries took their toll , as only two LA starters scored in double digits in the loss . One of those starters was Julius Randle , who led the team with 20 points and also pulled down 10 rebounds . Randle has been LA 's top scorer since the All-Star Break , scoring over 21 points per game in that time frame . The Lakers will host the Utah Jazz on Sunday , while Minnesota will see the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night .


The Utah Jazz defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers , 112 - 97 , at Staples Center on Sunday evening . The Jazz got out to a great start on the road , as they jumped out to a 19 - 4 lead within the first six minutes of the game . The Lakers made a push but the Jazz held on to lead 30 - 21 heading into the second . The Jazz were able to keep the lead through the second , leading by double digits most of the way , before the Lakers cut it to a six - point deficit by halftime . The Lakers make it a four - point game early in the third , but the Jazz took off from there , as they outscored the Lakers 32 - 23 in the quarter , to take an 82 - 67 lead into the fourth . They Jazz expanded their lead to 20 early in the fourth quarter and cruised to the win from there . With their fifth straight win , the Jazz clinched a spot in the playoffs . Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 28 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting , nine rebounds , eight assists , one steal and one block , in 38 minutes . Joe Ingles followed up with 22 points , 10 assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block , in 33 minutes . Jae Crowder came up big off the bench , with 18 points , three assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 29 minutes . The Jazz shot 51 percent from the field , including 13 - of - 36 from long range . Meanwhile , Josh Hart led the Lakers with 25 points on 10 - of - 18 shooting , four rebounds , two steals , two blocks and one assist , in 41 minutes . Tyler Ennis followed up with 22 points , six rebounds , three steals and two assists , in 29 minutes off the bench , while Julius Randle added 17 points , seven rebounds and four assists , in 24 minutes . The Lakers shot 40 percent from the field , including 5 - of - 25 from long range . The Lakers ( 34 - 46 ) play host to the Rockets on Tuesday . The Jazz ( 47 - 33 ) play host to the Warriors on Tuesday .


The visiting Houston Rockets took down the Los Angeles Lakers , 105 - 99 , at Staples Center on Tuesday night . The game had little bearing on either team , as Houston ( 65 - 16 ) has first place in the Western Conference locked up , while the Lakers ( 34 - 47 ) are eliminated from playoff contention and do not own their own first - round draft pick . With the stakes low , many usual starters for both teams were either absent or played limited minutes . For Los Angeles , Lonzo Ball ( knee ) and Brandon Ingram ( concussion ) both sat out Tuesday 's tilt , while Julius Randle and Brook Lopez both saw under 20 minutes of play . On Houston 's end , only two players saw more than 30 minutes on the court . The absence of familiar faces allowed a new one to earn attention , though . Guard Andre Ingram made his NBA debut for the Lakers on Tuesday , an event that had been years in the making . Ingram , a 32 - year - old American University product , had spent the last 10 years in the G-League but had never played a minute in the NBA until Tuesday 's game . The rookie made an immediate splash , scoring 11 points in his first six minutes and hearing MVP chants from the Staples Center crowd . Ingram finished the game with 19 points and three blocks in 29 minutes of action . Despite Ingram 's inspiring performance , the Rockets were able to pull out a win with a strong second half . All-Star point guard Chris Paul led the team with 22 points in 27 minutes on the court . MVP contender James Harden added another 21 points while leading the team with 10 assists . The Rockets characteristically got the job done from beyond the arc , where they hit 16 three - pointers . Los Angeles , meanwhile , saw a team - high 20 points from rookie guard Josh Hart . Julius Randle , meanwhile , had 17 points and eight rebounds despite playing only 18 minutes in the late - season game . Both teams will close out the season on Wednesday , with the Lakers taking on the Clippers and the Rockets visiting Sacramento .


The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Miami Heat , 116 - 109 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . The Heat started out strong and led 37 - 32 after the first quarter , but the Magic fought back to take a 58 - 55 lead into halftime . The Magic came out strong in the third and added to their lead . The Heat trailed by as many as 17 points before they battled back to bring it to a three - point game , with two minutes left . However , the Magic were able to close it out , in part thanks to a couple clutch plays by Evan Fournier . Fournier was the high - point man for Orlando ( 10 ) with 23 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting . Nikola Vucevic followed up with 19 points and 11 rebounds , while Terrence Ross chipped in 15 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Magic 's rookie Jonathan Isaac came up big with some hustle plays and finished with four points and seven rebounds in his NBA debut . Hassan Whiteside was massive for Miami ( 0 - 1 ) , with 26 points and 22 rebounds , in 36 minutes . The double - double marked the 122nd of his career with the Heat , putting him fourth on their all - time double - doubles list . Goran Dragic finished with 17 points , six assists and four rebounds , but shot only 6 - of - 19 from the field . Kelly Olynyk added 10 points , five rebounds and two assists in his Heat debut .


The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets , 125 - 121 , at Amway Center , on Tuesday evening . The Magic ( 3 - 1 ) came back from behind to pull an improbable win based on what we had seen in the first three quarters . The Nets had a nine - point advantage entering the final 12 minutes of action , but Orlando did n't give up and won the fourth quarter 38 - 25 . Aaron Gordon sealed the deal with a clutch three - pointer with only 36 seconds left , and the Nets missed three shots in the final 15 seconds to bury themselves in a game they failed to close out in the final minutes . Gordon had one of his best performances in his NBA career so far . The forward finished with a career - high 41 points ( on 14 - of - 18 shooting , 5 - of - 5 from three , and 8 - of - 10 from the charity stripe ) and added 14 rebounds as well . Evan Fournier chipped in with 28 points , six rebounds , five assists and three steals , while Nikola Vucevic added 12 points , nine rebounds , and two blocks . D.J . Augustin ( 19 points , seven assists ) and Jonathon Simmons ( 12 points off the bench ) contributed in double figures as well . As for the Nets ( 2 - 2 ) , D'Angelo Russell led the offense once again with 29 points , but was n't the facilitator the team needed as he only recorded one assist . Caris LeVert added 15 points , eight rebounds and five assists , while DeMarre Carroll chipped in with 17 points and six rebounds . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson contributed with 18 points , and all 11 Brooklyn players who saw action scored at least four points .


The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs 114 - 87 , at Amway Center on Friday evening . The Magic ( 4 - 1 ) stunned the Spurs ( 4 - 2 ) by jumping out to a 32 - 18 lead through the first quarter . The Magic did not let up and expanded their lead to as many as 27 in the second quarter and up to 31 heading into the fourth quarter . The Spurs only managed to score more than 25 points in one of the four quarters , while the Magic did so in three of the quarters . Evan Fournier was on fire , with 25 points on 10 - of - 12 shooting , along with five rebounds , two assists and one steal , in only 26 minutes . Aaron Gordon chipped in 16 points , while Nikola Vucevic went 3 - of - 3 from long range , on his way to 15 points . Jonathan Simmons brought it against his former team , as he poured in 17 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting , in 22 minutes off the bench . Meanwhile , LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs with 24 points and 11 rebounds , in 29 minutes . Pau Gasol was the only other starter to score in double digits , with 12 points and 11 rebounds , in 25 minutes . Patty Mills was the only other Spurs player to score in double digits , with 12 points on 4 - of - 14 shooting , in 20 minutes off the bench . Rudy Gay had four blocks , seven points and four assists , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Spurs will look to bounce back , as they take on the Pacers in Indiana on Sunday . The Magic take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Sunday .


The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Orlando Magic , 105 - 83 , at Amway Center on Friday . The recent forms of these teams would indicate an easy win for Orlando , but Chicago was in charge for the majority of this matchup . The second half is where the Bulls really separated themselves , outscoring the Magic , 61 - 38 . Rebounding was a huge factor as well , with Chicago winning the rebounding battle , 48 - 38 . The Magic really struggled shooting , hitting just 41 percent from the field , 29 percent from three - point range and 60 percent from the free - throw line . The Bulls ( 2 - 5 ) were led by Justin Holiday , who tallied 19 points , two rebounds and two steals . David Nwaba amassed 16 points , five rebounds and two steals . Lauri Markkanen totaled 13 points , nine rebounds and three assists . Robin Lopez amassed 11 points and 10 rebounds en route to a double - double . Kris Dunn , Denzel Valentine and Paul Zipser all reached double figures off the bench . The Magic ( 6 - 3 ) got 21 points , five rebounds and three assists out of Even Fournier . Nikola Vucevic accrued 14 points , three rebounds and two assists . Aaron Gordon collected 11 points , seven rebounds and two assists . No other player on the roster scored more than eight points . Chicago will have a quick turnaround , as they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday for their next game . Orlando will host the Boston Celtics on Sunday for their next fixture .


The Boston Celtics defeated the host Orlando Magic , 104 - 88 , at Amway Center on Sunday . Boston have now won eight - straight games , as they now sit with the best record in the NBA . This was a decisive win too , considering Boston held a double - digit lead for the final 10 minutes . They really separated themselves in the second and fourth quarters , outscoring the Magic 54 - 37 . Defense was key for the Celtics , as they held the Magic to 36 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . Boston also won the rebounding battle , 55 - 45 . The Celtics ( 8 - 2 ) had all five starters score in double figures , even though none of them played more than 28 minutes . Jaylen Brown led them with 18 points , seven rebounds and two steals . Al Horford recorded a double - double , amassing 14 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Marcus Smart flirted with a triple - double off the bench , collecting 11 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . The Magic ( 6 - 4 ) were led by Aaron Gordon , who tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds . Nikola Vucevic accrued 13 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Evan Fournier and Terrence Ross combined to shoot just 4 - of - 26 from the field as the starting guards . Boston will be in action again on Monday , as they travel to play the Atlanta Hawks . As for Orlando , they host the New York Knicks on Wednesday for their next game .


The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting New York Knicks , 112 - 99 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . The Knicks ( 6 - 5 ) were without their star player , Kristaps Porzingis , who was sidelined with a couple bumps and bruises from his previous outing . Nonetheless they managed to get out to a good start , and led 28 - 27 after the first quarter . However , the Magic ( 7 - 4 ) turned the tables in the second quarter and kept the pressure on the rest of the way , outscoring the Knicks in the second , third and fourth quarters . The Magic played a great team game , with three players topping the 20 - point mark and five scoring in double figures all together . Nikola Vucevic was the high - point man for Orlando , with 24 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting . Evan Fournier followed up with 23 points , five assists , five steals and two rebounds , in 33 minutes . Aaron Gordon added 21 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting , in 36 minutes . The Magic shot 53 percent from the field , including 46 percent from long range , and dished 31 assists on 43 field goals . Meanwhile , Tim Hardaway Jr. was the high - point man for New York , with 26 points on 11 - of - 21 shooting , along with 11 rebounds , in 37 minutes . Courtney Lee added 12 points , while Enes Kanter chipped in 10 points . The only other player to score in double digits for the Knicks was Doug McDermott , who finished with 13 points . The Knicks shot 52 percent from the field and tallied 26 assists , yet saw their three - game winning streak come to an end . The Knicks go on to play host to the Kings on Saturday . The Magic will look to carry on the momentum as they head to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Friday .


The Utah Jazz defeated the host Orlando Magic , 125 - 85 , at Amway Center on Saturday . Utah have been struggling over recent weeks , but a 40 - point win may be what they need to get out of it . The second and third quarters is where the Jazz got their separation , as they outscored the Magic , 68 - 41 . Defense really carried Utah , as they held Orlando to 39 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The Jazz also did that while winning the assist differential , 31 - 13 and the rebounding battle , 54 - 45 . The Jazz ( 7 - 10 ) were led by Rodney Hood , as he provided 31 points , five rebounds and two assists off the bench , going 7 - of - 13 from three - point range . Derrick Favors led the starters , as he tallied 25 points , 11 rebounds , three assists and two blocks on 10 - of - 12 shooting . Donovan Mitchell amassed 12 points , six rebounds , three assists and three steals . Jonas Jerebko got a rare start and totaled 15 points and six rebounds . The Magic ( 8 - 8 ) had only one player score more than 12 points , as Aaron Gordon led the team with 18 points and nine rebounds . Nikola Vucevic accumulated eight points , two rebounds , three steals and two blocks . Both teams return to action on Monday , with Orlando hosting the Indiana Pacers and Utah traveling to play the Philadelphia 76ers .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Orlando Magic , 105 - 97 , at Amway Center on Monday evening . The Magic ( 8 - 9 ) started out strong , fighting hard through a close first quarter , before closing the half on a 110 run , to up 55 - 50 at the break . The Pacers ( 10 - 8 ) returned the favor in the third quarter , where they outscored the Magic 28 - 17 , thanks to a 14 - 3 run , and took the lead , 78 - 72 , heading into the final frame . Victor Oladipo left the game late in the fourth after getting hit in the head , but the Pacers were able to close it out , especially thanks to some clutch shooting from Bojan Bogdanovic , who finished with 26 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting , in 35 minutes . This marks the fourth straight win for the Pacers . Victor Oladipo came up huge against his former team , with 29 points , nine rebounds , seven assists , seven steals and two blocks , in 34 minutes . Thaddeus Young chipped in 17 points and five rebounds , while Darren Collison dished eight assists . The Pacers grabbed a ridiculous 17 steals in the contest and forced the Magic in 22 turnovers . Meanwhile , Nikola Vucevic led the way for the Magic with 25 points , 12 rebounds , two assists , one block and one steal , in 29 minutes . Evan Fournier followed up with 16 points , while Jonathan Simmons and D.J . Augustine chipped in 10 points each off the bench . Aaron Gordon notched a double - double with 13 points and 12 rebounds , in 35 minutes . This marks the fifth straight loss for the Magic . The Magic will look to end the slide when they take on the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Wednesday . The Pacers play host to the Raptors on Friday .


The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder , 121 - 108 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . The Magic jumped out to a great start , taking an early 20 - 10 lead , while the Thunder had five turnovers in that span . The Magic held on to take a 59 - 57 lead into halftime and expanded it further through the third quarter , so that they entered the final frame ahead 87 - 80 . After a great three quarters , the Magic still found a way to turn it up in the fourth , where they opened with a 130 run to go up 100 - 80 with just over eight minutes to play . This marks the end of a nine - game losing streak for Orlando ( 9 - 13 ) , while it is the third straight loss for the Thunder ( 8 - 12 ) . Aaron Gordon led the way for the Magic with 40 points , 15 rebounds , four assists , four steals and one block , in 44 minutes . Elfrid Payton followed up with 19 points , six assists , five rebounds , four steals and one block , in 30 minutes , while Nikola Vucevic finished with 15 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Terrence Ross ( knee ) left the game and did not return for the second half . The Magic shot 59 percent from the field , including 13 - of - 30 from long range . Meanwhile , Russell Westbrook led the way for the Thunder with 37 points , 11 rebounds , five assists and five steals in 38 minutes . Paul George finished with 22 points , five rebounds , four assists , and one steal , while Carmelo Anthony tallied 16 points , seven rebounds , three assists and one block . The Thunder shot 40 percent from the field , including 12 - of - 31 from long range . The Thunder will look to get back on track as they play host to the Timberwolves on Friday . The Magic play host to the Warriors on Friday .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the Orlando Magic , 133 - 112 , at Amway Center on Friday evening . The Warriors ( 17 - 6 ) came into Friday 's contest with their Big Three carrying some sort of injury designation . However , the trio of Kevin Durant , Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson not only all made it onto the floor , they all played pivotal parts in what turned out to be a comfortable road victory . They shot a combined 30 - for - 48 while compiling 75 of Golden State 's 133 points . In all , the visitors shot a blistering 62 percent from the field , including 50 percent from three - point range , and put together a jaw - dropping 78 - point first half . Klay Thompson led the way for the defending NBA champs with 27 points , five assists and three rebounds . Durant posted 25 points , seven assists , two rebounds and four blocks , but he was ejected late in the game for arguing with an official . Curry poured in 23 points and added 10 assists , six rebounds and three steals . Jordan Bell followed with a bench - leading 16 points , which he supplemented with four rebounds , three blocks and one steal . Draymond Green filled out the stat sheet with 12 points , 10 assists , five rebounds , three steals and one block . Omri Casspi led the bench with 11 points , six rebounds and one assist . Aaron Gordon was a bright spot for the Magic ( 9 - 14 ) , pacing them with 29 points , seven rebounds , two blocks , one assist and one steal . Evan Fournier tallied 22 points , five assists , one rebound and one steal . Jonathon Simmons followed with 18 points , three rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . D.J . Augustin led the bench with 12 points , two boards , two assists and one steal . Elfrid Payton generated 10 points , nine assists , four rebounds and three steals . The Warriors continue on to South Florida to tangle with the Miami Heat on Sunday night , while the Magic head up to the Big Apple to take on the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon .


The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks on overtime , 110 - 106 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . In what was their first overtime of the season for both teams , the Magic ( 11 - 15 ) pulled a huge win out of nowhere . The game went back and forth through the first three quarters , and the Hawks ( 5 - 19 ) had a five - point lead entering the fourth quarter . But Orlando did n't give up , and a clutch three - pointer from D.J . Augustin sent the game to overtime . The Magic were the better side after regulation , and ended winning thanks to a massive comeback . Both franchises will meet again on Saturday night . Evan Fournier led the way for the Magic offensively with 27 points and four rebounds , although he left the game early during overtime with what appeared to be a right ankle sprain , so further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury . Nikola Vucevic picked up the slack , however , and the big man finished with 22 points , 16 rebounds , four assists and four blocks . Aaron Gordon also contributed with a double - double of 24 points and 15 rebounds . As it has been the trend all game long , Dennis Schroder led the way for Atlanta since he finished the game with 26 points and seven assists . Taurean Prince contributed with 19 points as well , but the rest of the starting lineup went silent for most of the game . Fortunately for Atlanta , Tyler Cavanaugh ( 13 points ) and Mario Belinelli ( 12 points ) did a good job off the bench .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Orlando Magic , 103 - 89 , at Amway Center on Friday evening . The Magic started out strong , taking a 25 - 14 lead after one quarter , however the Nuggets retaliated in the second quarter outscoring the Magic 35 - 23 , to take a 49 - 48 lead into halftime . The Nuggets carried the momentum over into the second half , outscoring the Magic by 10 in the third quarter to extend their lead to 81 - 70 heading into the final frame . Aaron Gordon was forced to leave the game in the second half due to a possible concussion . The Nuggets went on to cruise the win and snap their road losing streak at four games . Kenneth Faried stepped up big time , as he led the Nuggets with 20 points and 10 rebounds , in 30 minutes off the bench . Will Barton followed up with 19 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting , in 43 minutes of action , while Emmanuel Mudiay added 18 points , five rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 31 minutes . The Nuggets shot 49 percent from the field , including 6 - of - 21 from long range . Meanwhile , Nikola Vucevic led the way for the Magic , with 21 points , 17 rebounds , four blocks , in two assists and one steal , in 32 minutes . Jonathan Simmons also tallied 21 points , while Aaron Gordon chipped in 14 points . Elfrid Payton finished with 11 points and six assists , in 31 minutes . The Magic shot 40 percent from the field , including 5 - of - 21 from long range . The Magic ( 11 - 16 ) will be right back in action as they take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday . The Nuggets ( 14 - 11 ) take on the Pacers in Indiana on Sunday .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic , 106 - 95 , at Amway Center on Wednesday , Despite the fact that Orlando got out to a 24 - 13 lead after the first quarter , Los Angeles dominated from there . In fact , Los Angeles countered that with a 32 - 16 second quarter , as they dominated throughout the second half . Free-throw shooting was a huge difference , with the Magic hitting just 12 - of - 21 and the Clippers going 16 - of - 20 . Los Angeles also did a great job of controlling the glass , outrebounding Orlando , 51 - 45 . Three-point shooting was also key , with Los Angeles going 12 - of - 26 and Orlando hitting just 9 - of - 27 . The Clippers ( 11 - 15 ) only starter in double figures was DeAndre Jordan , as he tallied 16 points , 20 rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Lou Williams was the player of the game , as he provided 31 points , three rebounds and eight assists off the bench . Milos Teodosic started and accrued eight points , six rebounds and six assists . The Magic ( 11 - 18 ) were led by Jonathon Simmons as he collected 20 points , six rebounds and eight assists . Mario Hezonja started and totaled 17 points , nine rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Nikola Vucevic finished with 14 points , 12 rebounds , three assists , four steals and two blocks . On deck for Los Angeles is a road matchup versus the Washington Wizards on Friday . As for Orlando , they play host to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday as well .


The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the host Orlando Magic , 95 - 88 , at Amway Center on Friday evening . It was a back and forth first quarter , with Portland coming out ahead 24 - 20 . The Trail Blazers kept the pressure on and expanded their lead to seven by halftime , ahead 50 - 43 . The Blazers started the third quarter strong , pushing their lead to 12 with nine minutes left in the quarter and held on to a nine - point lead heading into the fourth . The Magic pushed back in the final frame , bringing the deficit to only five with 26 seconds remaining , however it was too little , too late . This marks the fourth straight loss for Orlando . Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with 21 points on 7 - of - 16 shooting , while C.J . McCollum followed up with 20 points on 8 - of - 20 shooting . Al-Farouq Aminu added 15 points , five rebounds , one steal and one block , while Jusuf Nurkic finished with nine points , 11 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . The Trail Blazers shot 43 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 18 from long range . Meanwhile , Aaron Gordon ( calf ) was forced to leave the game in the fourth and did not return . Gordon tallied 13 points , six rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 24 minutes before leaving . Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 26 points , 14 rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block , in 34 minutes . Jonathan Simmons finished with 15 points , five rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block , in 33 minutes . The Magic shot 38 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 29 from long range . The Magic ( 11 - 19 ) head to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Sunday . The Trail Blazers ( 15 - 13 ) will be right back in action as they take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Saturday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Orlando Magic , 111 - 97 , at Amway Center on Friday . Orlando are really struggling right now , as a wire - to - wire defeat in their home building exemplifies that fact . New Orleans actually led by at least seven points for the entirety of the second half , as Orlando could never recover from a 32 - 20 first quarter deficit . Defense was key for the Pelicans , as they held the Magic to 42 percent from the field and 20 percent from three - point range . New Orleans ended up hitting 50 percent from the field and 33 percent from three - point range . Rebounding was also a big factor , with New Orleans outrebounding Orlando , 48 - 40 . The Pelicans ( 16 - 16 ) were led by DeMarcus Cousins , as he tallied 26 points , 11 rebounds , six assists and three steals . Anthony Davis finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds . Jrue Holiday was the only other starter in double figures , as he amassed 24 points , two rebounds and two assists . The Magic 's ( 11 - 22 ) best player was Jonathon Simmons , as he accrued 22 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Nikola Vucevic totaled 21 points , eight rebounds , two assists and two steals . Elfrid Payton accumulated 18 points , five rebounds and six assists . On deck for Orlando is a road matchup versus the Washington Wizards on Saturday . As for New Orleans , they also play on Saturday , as they play the Miami Heat on the road .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons , 102 - 89 , at Amway Center on Thursday evening . The Magic ( 12 - 24 ) got a rare bit of good news earlier in the day , as Aaron Gordon was deemed ready to return from an eight - game absence due to a calf injury . Coupled with Evan Fournier 's active status , Orlando was able to sport a more formidable starting five than they 'd had in a while , despite the fact they were still without Nikola Vucevic ( hand ) down low . They got off to a fast start as well , compiling an impressive 33 points in the first quarter before the Pistons ( 19 - 15 ) came back in the second to forge a 50 - 50 halftime tie . Ultimately , the home squad gained separation in the final 12 minutes , outscoring Detroit by a 25 - 16 margin during the period to secure the double - digit home win . Defense was the order of the day for the Magic , as they limited the visitors to sub - 40 percent success rates from the field and three - point range . Tobias Harris paced the Pistons with 21 points and added three rebounds , two assists and one steal . Ish Smith drew the start for Reggie Jackson ( ankle ) and contributed 18 points , seven rebounds , five assists , one steal and one block . Andre Drummond posted a 17 - point , 18 - rebound double - double that also included five assists , three blocks and one steal . Reggie Bullock tallied 13 points , three rebounds , three assists and one steal . Stanley Johnson led the bench with eight points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . Elfrid Payton led the way for the Magic with 19 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and one steal . Fournier registered 17 points , five assists , three rebounds and two steals . Marreese Speights paced the reserves with 16 points , five rebounds , one assist and one block . Gordon pitched in 14 points , seven rebounds , two assists and one block . Bismack Biyombo managed a 12 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included one steal and one block . Jonathon Simmons filled out the stat sheet with seven points , six rebounds , four assists and four steals . The Pistons head home to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night , while the Magic remain home and await the Miami Heat on Saturday evening as well .


The Miami Heat defeated the hosting Orlando Magic , 117 - 111 , at Amway Center on Saturday evening . The Heat ( 19 - 17 ) pulled quite a comeback against a struggling Magic ( 12 - 25 ) that failed to close the game out when they needed to . Orlando got on top and built a huge 16 - point lead at the break , but Miami turned things around in the second half . Even though the Heat were down six entering the fourth , they came from behind and won the game in huge fashion . Tyler Johnson was the top performer for Miami , as he finished with 31 points , four rebounds , and three assists . Goran Dragic came close to a double - double after 25 points , eight assists , and four rebounds . Hassan Whiteside had a huge game as well , as he finished with nine points , 13 rebounds , and four assists . Kelly Olynyk had 17 points . Aaron Gordon was the top scorer in this game and certainly did his part for the Magic , as he finished with 39 points and seven rebounds . Evan Fournier added 23 points with six boards , and Bismack Biyombo finished with a double - double of 10 points and 10 rebounds . Elfrid Payton had only eight points , but added 13 assists .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic , 116 - 98 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . This was as lopsided of a result as you 'll see from a road team in the NBA , as Houston won this game in wire - to - wire fashion . In fact , they led by 28 at times in this victory , as they led by at least 14 points for the entirety of the second half . Shooting was key , with the Rockets hitting 47 percent of their shots , while holding the Magic to under 39 percent from the field . Three-point shooting was also huge , with Houston going 15 - of - 34 and Orlando hitting just 6 - of - 31 from long range . The Rockets ( 27 - 9 ) had to play without James Harden ( hamstring ) , but got a gem out of newly - acquired Gerald Green . In fact , Green led the team with 27 points and six rebounds off the bench . Clint Capela led the starters by totaling 21 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . Eric Gordon accrued 17 points , five rebounds and six assists . Chris Paul collected eight points , seven rebounds , 13 assists and two steals . The Magic ( 12 - 27 ) were led by Aaron Gordon , as he tallied 16 points and eight rebounds . Elfrid Payton accumulated 14 points , four rebounds , four assists and five steals . Mario Hezonja led the bench with 14 points and nine rebounds . Houston will have to play again on Thursday , as they play host to the Golden State Warriors . As for Orlando , they play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday for their next game .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Orlando Magic , 131 - 127 , at Amway Center on Saturday . Seven ties and seven lead changes show just how many swings there were in this game , as Cleveland nearly blew a monster lead . The third quarter was key to obtaining that big lead , as they outscored the Magic , 40 - 23 . Orlando then responded with a 40 - 24 fourth quarter of their own , as they got a 23 - point deficit all the way down to a four - point final margin . Three-point shooting was the only noticeable difference , as Cleveland went 15 - of - 34 from long range , while Orlando went 14 - of - 37 from long range . The Magic also struggled taking care of the ball , as the Cavaliers recorded 11 steals to Orlando 's five . The Cavaliers ( 26 - 13 ) got another gem out of LeBron James , as he collected 33 points , 10 rebounds , nine assists and six steals . Kevin Love was n't far behind , totaling 27 points and five rebounds . Isaiah Thomas played 21 minutes and amassed 19 points , two rebounds and four assists in his first start . Dwyane Wade led the bench with 16 points , nine rebounds and three assists on 7 - of - 9 from the field . The Magic ( 12 - 28 ) were led by Aaron Gordon , as he accrued 30 points , eight rebounds and two steals . Elfrid Payton accumulated 20 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Evan Fournier amassed 18 points and five assists . Mario Hezonja started and provided 16 points and 10 rebounds . Cleveland returns to action on Monday in a road matchup versus the Minnesota Timberwolves . As for Orlando , they travel to play the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday for their next fixture .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 108 - 102 , at Amway Center on Tuesday evening . Based on records and recent performances , the outlook was n't exactly bright for the Magic ( 13 - 31 ) heading into Tuesday 's home contest . Not only were they in the midst of a seven - game losing streak , but the visiting Timberwolves ( 29 - 17 ) had also notched five consecutive victories of their own . However , in a testament to why the games are ultimately decided on the court , a usually moribund Orlando squad came out of the gates hot , virtually matching their talented visitors basket for basket in the first half . Minnesota ultimately entered the final period clinging to a 75 - 73 lead and opened the quarter with two quick buckets . However , a furious 21 - 12 run by the home squad over the ensuing 6:47 gave them a 94 - 87 advantage . Although the Timberwolves were able to narrow the gap to as close as 96 - 92 with 3:15 remaining , Orlando still managed to outscore them by a 12 - 10 margin the rest of the way to seal the win . Jimmy Butler paced the Timberwolves with 28 points , a total he supplemented with seven rebounds , four assists , five steals and two blocks . Taj Gibson followed with 18 points , seven rebounds , three steals and one block . Karl-Anthony Towns turned in a 15 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and three blocks . Jeff Teague provided 13 points , six assists , two rebounds and two steals . Andrew Wiggins mustered nine points , four rebounds , four assists and one block . Evan Fournier led the Magic with 32 points and added three assists and two rebounds . D.J . Augustin followed with a bench - leading 18 points and complemented them with six rebounds and six assists . Aaron Gordon registered 14 points , seven boards , one assist and one block . Khem Birch made the most of his opportunity with Marreese Speights ( personal ) out of action , pitching in with a 12 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and four blocks . Bismack Biyombo was a force in his own right , collecting 10 points , 16 boards , two assists , five blocks and one steal . Mario Hezonja matched Biyombo 's scoring total and also tallied three assists , one rebound and one steal . The Timberwolves ' next stop is the Lone Star State , where they 'll face off with the Houston Rockets on Thursday evening . The Magic pack their bags and head to the Midwest , where they 'll tangle with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night as well .


The Sacramento Kings defeated the Orlando Magic , 105 - 99 , at Amway Center on Tuesday evening . The Kings ( 14 - 33 ) came into Tuesday 's contest having notched just six road victories in 25 tries , a tally that did n't inspire much confidence on the surface , even against the equally struggling Magic ( 14 - 33 ) . The first half turned out be as dead - even as the two teams ' records , with Orlando holding a slim 53 - 52 advantage at intermission . The home squad then gained slightly more separation by outscoring their visitors , 29 - 25 , in the third period . However , Sacramento 's 110 run over a period of 3:53 late in the fourth quarter propelled them to victory , with Garrett Temple accounting for nine of those points . The Kings were effective on both ends of the floor , posting a 49 percent success rate on their 87 shot attempts while also eliciting 17 turnovers from their hosts . Temple exploded for 34 points on an outstanding 14 - for - 17 shooting tally to lead the Kings , a total he supplemented with five assists and two rebounds . He saw extended action when De'Andre Fox was forced to exit the game in the first half with an abdomen injury . Willie Cauley-Stein followed with 21 points , nine rebounds , four assists , five blocks and one steal . Buddy Hield poured in 13 points and also supplied five boards , two assists , four steals and one block in 28 minutes off the bench . Skal Labissiere turned in 10 points , nine rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Bogdan Bogdanovic registered eight points , four rebounds and four assists . Fox totaled seven points and one rebound in 11 minutes before exiting . Evan Fournier paced the Magic with 22 points and added four assists and two rebounds . Elfrid Payton collected 21 points , seven boards , seven assists and three steals . Aaron Gordon posted a 16 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and one steal . Jonathon Simmons offered 14 points , four rebounds and two assists . D.J . Augustin led the second unit with 10 points and also pitched in three assists , two rebounds and two steals . The Kings next make the downstate trip to South Florida to take on the Miami Heat on Thursday evening , while the Magic are off until Saturday evening when they take on the Indiana Pacers in a road showdown .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 127 - 105 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . The Magic ( 15 - 35 ) had an impressive performance in this game , and dominated the Lakers ( 19 - 31 ) from start to finish , to the point that they won each quarter separatedly on route to a massive win that also ended their three - game losing skid . Orlando grabbed a four - point advantage after one , and increased it to seven at halftime . The biggest differential came in the third , as Orlando pulled away thanks to a 43 - 30 huge lead in the third , and the Lakers did n't have enough response through the remainder of the game . It was a convincing win for Orlando , and one that should definitively boost their confidence going forward . The Magic had a balanced performance on offense , since seven players ended scoring in double digits . Marreese Speights led the way for Orlando with 21 points in just 23 minutes , while Elfrid Payton filled the stat sheet thanks to 15 points , seven rebounds , six assists , and four steals . Evan Fournier had 19 points and Jonathon Simmons added 14 . Mario Hezonja ( 14 points ) , Shelvin Mack ( 13 points and six assists ) and D.J . Augustin ( 12 points ) contributed nicely off the bench as well . Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle led the way for the Lakers , as each ended with 20 points although Randle added nine rebounds as well . Brandon Ingram had 13 points , six boards and five assists , while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 12 . Kyle Kuzma finished with 11 points and three boards off the bench .


The Washington Wizards defeated the host Orlando Magic , 115 - 98 , at Amway Center on Saturday . Despite the fact that this game was close throughout the first half , Washington really took control from there . A 31 - 22 third quarter was the difference , as Orlando never got the game within 15 points for the entirety of the fourth quarter . Ball movement was the difference in the game , with the Wizards recording 35 assists and Orlando handing out just 17 dimes . That led to Washington shooting 54 percent from the field and Orlando hitting just 44 percent of their shots . The Magic ( 15 - 36 ) had no player surpass 15 points scored , as Jonathon Simmons led the starters with 15 points , two rebounds and two steals . Elfrid Payton accrued 14 points , four rebounds and four assists . Mario Hezonja led the bench with 15 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals . The Wizards ( 30 - 22 ) were led by Otto Porter , as he tallied 20 points , four rebounds and five assists . Tomas Satoransky totaled 19 points , three rebounds , six assists and three steals . Bradley Beal accumulated 18 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Markieff Morris amassed 16 points , three rebounds , three assists and three steals . Both teams play road games on Monday for their next fixture , with Orlandi traveling to play the Miami Heat and Washington facing the Indiana Pacers .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 116 - 98 , at Amway Center on Tuesday evening . As strange seasons go , this one is leaning heavily towards downright bizarre territory for the defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers ( 30 - 22 ) . The last month - plus has seen them go into one of the more shocking freefalls for a team considered a Finals contender to start the season , as Cleveland came into Tuesday 's game having dropped 13 of their previous 20 games . However , on paper they stood a very good chance of getting right against a reeling Magic ( 17 - 36 ) squad that had notched only nine victories in 23 tries on their home court . The first half followed that script , as the visitors looked to be in top form while racking up 43 points in the first 12 minutes . While they slowed down somewhat in the second , the Cavs still entered intermission with a 67 - 51 advantage , but the team that came out of the halftime locker room much more closely resembled the hapless unit that has found victories at a premium for multiple weeks . Orlando overcame a deficit that got as high as 21 by throttling them for 41 points in the third quarter , a period in which Jonathon Simmons collected 22 of his game - and career - high 34 points . They then flummoxed Cleveland by limiting them to a jaw - dropping nine points in the final quarter , leading to a surprisingly comfortable double - digit win . Rebounding and shooting both made a major difference for the Magic , as they posted a 53 percent success rate from the field while winning the battle on the glass by a 50 - 35 margin . LeBron James paced the Cavaliers with 25 points , 10 rebounds , five assists and one steal . Tristan Thompson generated a near double - double with 12 points and nine boards . J.R. Smith matched Thompson 's scoring total and added one rebound , one assist and one steal . Jeff Green poured in 12 of his own to lead the bench and also supplied four rebounds and one block . Isaiah Thomas turned in 11 points , eight assists , one rebound and one steal . Dwyane Wade posted 11 points , four rebounds , one assist and one block . Jae Crowder mustered just two points , two rebounds and one block . Simmons added seven boards , two assists , one steal and one block to his aforementioned scoring total . Evan Fournier poured in 19 points and also registered six rebounds , three assists and one steal . Bismack Biyombo tallied 11 points , eight boards , two assists and two blocks . Elfrid Payton collected 10 points , eight assists , two rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Mario Hezonja contributed 10 points of his own and also contributed six rebounds and two assists . D.J . Augustin and Khem Birch generated matching eight - point efforts to lead the bench . The Cavaliers head back home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night , while the Magic remain home to tangle with the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday evening .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 100 - 98 , at Amway Center on Thursday evening . The Magic ( 18 - 36 ) had some notable news transpire before the opening tip , as point guard Elfrid Payton was dealt to the Phoenix Suns for a 2018 second - round pick . Coupled with the sixth consecutive absence of Aaron Gordon ( hip ) and the ongoing sabbatical of Nikola Vucevic ( hand ) , the Orlando squad that took the court against the Hawks ( 17 - 38 ) was certainly a makeshift unit to say the least . Despite the shallow roster , the Magic came out ready to compete on their home court , and the two clubs battled to a 39 - 39 halftime tie . The contest continued to be just as competitive throughout the second half , with leads being traded back and forth . The hosts finally gained the slightest bit of distance late , when a pair of Jonathon Simmons free throws gave them a 98 - 92 advantage with 25 seconds remaining . Even so , it took two additional buckets from the charity stripe by D.J . Augustin - - who drew the start for Payton at point guard - - with 8 seconds left to establish a five - point lead that proved to be too much for Atlanta to overcome . Taurean Prince and Dennis Schroder led the way for the Hawks with matching 19 - point efforts . The former added five assists , one rebound and one steal , while the latter provided five rebounds and five assists . Malcolm Delaney and Tyler Dorsey followed with 11 points apiece off the bench . Delaney also hauled in three rebounds and dished out one assist , while Dorsey posted five boards and handed out three assists as well . No other Atlanta players managed double - digit point totals . John Collins registered nine points , 12 rebounds , two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes on the second unit . Dewayne Dedmon generated eight points , three assists , two rebounds and one block . Kent Bazemore contributed six points and supplemented it with four rebounds , four assists , two blocks and one steal . Ersan Ilyasova mustered five points and four rebounds . Evan Fournier paced the Magic with 22 points and complemented them with three rebounds and three assists . Augustin finished with 18 points , nine assists , three rebounds and two steals . Marreese Speights tallied a bench - leading 14 points and added two rebounds , one assist and two blocks . Simmons poured in 13 points but only added one rebound and one assist . Bismack Biyombo accounted for 10 points , seven rebounds and three steals . Mario Hezonja collected eight points , 10 rebounds , two assists and three steals . The Hawks head back home to take on the new - look Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night , while the Magic remain home and await a visit from the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday evening .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic , 111 - 104 , at Amway Center on Saturday evening . The Bucks ( 31 - 24 ) were coming off a loss the last time out and looked a bit sluggish during the first half in this game against the Magic ( 18 - 37 ) , but they managed to bounce back in the second half and ended cruising their way to a huge win on the road . After Orlando grabbed a 54 - 50 lead at halftime it seemed as if Milwaukee was going to lose for the second straight night , but they flipped the script in the second half and with 28 - 20 and 33 - 30 wins in the third and fourth quarters , respectively , they ended winning rather comfortably . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the best player for the Bucks once again , as he finished with 32 points , five rebounds , five assists and two blocks . Khris Middleton had 21 points , nine rebounds and seven assists , while Eric Bledsoe had 18 points with eight assists . Thon Maker started and finished with 13 points and three rebounds , while Jason Terry chipped in with 11 points off the bench . Sean Kilpatrick added nine points . Mario Hezonja was the best player for the Magic as he finished with 23 points , three rebounds , and three steals . Evan Fournier had 20 points , and D.J . Augustin had 11 points , five assists and four rebounds as the starting point guard . They also received quite a boost from Sheldon Mack off the bench , as he finished with 19 points and 10 assists in just 27 minutes .


The Charlotte Hornets defeated the host Orlando Magic , 104 - 102 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . Despite the fact that there were only three ties and eight lead changes in this game , it came down to the final seconds . In fact , it was a single - digit margin for all but two minutes , as there were six lead changes alone in the fourth quarter . The middle quarters were key for Charlotte , as they outscored Orlando , 65 - 52 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the decisive statistic , with Charlotte recording 26 assists to 12 turnovers while Orlando had 21 assists and 20 turnovers . That was evident by the fact that the Hornets recorded 14 steals and four blocks while the Magic had just seven steals and no blocks . The Hornets ( 24 - 33 ) got a double - double out of Dwight Howard , as he totaled 22 points , 13 rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Kemba Walker finished with 20 points , five rebounds , six assists and four steals . Nicolas Batum accumulated 14 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Jeremy Lamb led the bench with 17 points , five rebounds and three assists . The Magic ( 18 - 39 ) were led by Mario Hezonja , as he tallied 21 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and two steals . D.J . Augustin amassed 16 points and four assists . Bismack Biyomba accrued 11 points and 11 rebounds . Marressee Speights led the bench with 16 points , five rebounds and two assists . Both teams will be off until February 22 , with Orlando hosting the New York Knicks and Charlotte welcoming the Brooklyn Nets to Spectrum Center .


The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic , 120 - 113 , at Amway Center on Thursday evening . The Knicks ( 24 - 36 ) had to come from behind in this game against the Magic ( 18 - 40 ) , but they managed to secure the win to snap their losing streak at eight . Orlando got off to a good start and they won the first quarter 41 - 31 , and they held a six - point advantage heading into the second half . However , New York did n't give up and they turned things around in the second half . After winning the third quarter 30 - 21 , they sealed the deal with a strong fourth - quarter performance ( 27 - 23 ) . As a result , the Knicks are back in the winning column while the Magic have now dropped their last four contests . Trey Burke was the best player for the Knicks in this game , as he came off the bench to deliver a strong 26 - point , six - assist , five - rebound performance in only 29 minutes of action . Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 points and six assists , and Enes Kanter registered a strong double - double of 12 points and 12 boards . Courtney Lee had 10 points , and Kyle O'Quinn registered 14 points with eight rebounds off the bench . Evan Fournier led the way for Orlando , as he finished with 25 points , five rebounds , and four assists . Nikola Vucevic added 19 points with six rebounds , and D.J . Augustin contributed with 13 points and four assists . Jonathon Simmons had 12 points , five assists and four rebounds . Meanwhile , Mario Hezonja contributed with 15 points coming off the bench .