Orlando seeks to end six-game home losing streak

Orlando Magic will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday at 7 p.m. EDT in Orlando, Florida. The Magic are looking to end a six-game losing streak at home. So far this season, they have a home record of 18 wins and 17 losses. The Orlando Magic allows an average of just 106.1 points per game, which is the best in the NBA. They also hold their opponents to a shooting percentage of 47.0%. Meanwhile, the Lakers have a road record of 15 wins and 18 losses. They rank eighth in the Western Conference and score an average of 15.8 fast break points per game, largely thanks to LeBron James. Franz Wagner leads the Magic with an average of 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. Paolo Banchero has been hot lately, averaging 30.0 points over the last ten games. For the Lakers, James averages 25 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.5 assists. Luka Doncic has played well too, putting up 21.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists in the same period. In their last ten games, Orlando has a record of 4-6, scoring an average of 109.3 points per game. The Lakers also have a similar record of 4-5, but they score slightly more at 111.0 points per game. Injury updates show that the Magic will be missing Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner for the season. Cole Anthony and Trevelin Queen are day-to-day. The Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber due to a foot injury.