Magic vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 11/22/2024

The final game of the Thursday night NBA schedule will feature a battle between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers from Crypto.com Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (9-7) have dropped seven of their first nine road games and are sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Orlando was outscored by nine points during the third quarter of a 104-93 road loss against LA.

Anthony Black led five Orlando players in double figures with 17 points (5-10 FG) and eight assists off the bench. Jalen Suggs scored 16 points in 25 minutes of action, Franz Wagner added 14 points, six rebounds, and six assists for the Magic. 

The Los Angeles Lakers are riding a six-game winning streak and have surged into third place in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers (10-4) are undefeated through their first seven home games and are averaging 117.3 points per contest. On Tuesday, Los Angeles raced out to a 12-point lead after one quarter and shot 55 percent from the field during a 124-118 home victory versus Utah. 

Los Angeles rookie F Dalton Knecht nailed 9-for-12 from the three-point line and finished with a game-high 37 points. All-Star F Anthony Davis contributed 26 points (10-15 FG), 14 rebounds, and six assists. All-Star F LeBron James added 26 points and 12 assists for the Lakers. 

Los Angeles F Rui Hachimura (ankle) did not play in Tuesday’s victory and is listed as questionable for this contest. The Lakers rank last in the league in tempo and the Magic rank 21st in that category. Orlando is still playing without leading scorer Paolo Banchero, so the under is the play. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win 108-103.