Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers (July 25, 2020): How To Watch, Odds and Prediction
The Orlando Magic got their first taste of game action in a loss to the LA Clippers. Now they face the other team from Los Angeles and another challenge on their road back.
Orlando Magic (30-35) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (49-14)
Time/TV: 12 p.m./NBATV, FOX Sports Florida
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2020 Season Series: Lakers 96, Magic 87Magic 119, Lakers 118 in Orlando on Dec. 11; in Los Angeles on Jan. 15
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. Lakers | 101.1 | 112.6 | 105.5 | 54.8 | 28.4 | 14.9 | 26.8 |
| Orlando | 98.7 | 107.5 | 108.7 | 50.3 | 26.8 | 12.7 | 24.8 |
OMD Prediction
The Orlando Magic did a lot of really good things in their opening scrimmage. Their offense looked fairly organized and in decent rhythm. The team still struggled to shoot and had moments where they looked a bit sluggish. But when they made some timely adjustments, they were able to get things going again. The defense was decent but also rudimentary. And a team like the LA Clippers were able to break it down. The Los Angeles Lakers will also be a test to see if they have rounded into better form. The Lakers still have LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Even at half speed, they are still tough to defend. The Lakers were a bit more lax with their execution overall, but this team still seems to have all of its offense together.
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1) Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac both went through 5-on-5 practice Friday as the Orlando Magic prepare to play their starters more, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel reports. Both Fultz and Isaac are out Saturday, however.
2) LeBron James spoke about how personal the Black Lives Matter movement is to him and why it is important to continue speaking out and acting to create social justice and equality, Kyle Goon of The Los Angeles Daily News writes.
3) Joe Vardon of The Athletic with his diary on the strange return of the NBA and the Orlando Magic.
4) The biggest mystery about the NBA’s return is how the league will handle soft-tissue injuries and getting players back after such a long layoff, Ian McMahan of The Athletic writes.
5) Every player has a part to play as the Orlando Magic return to the court and manage the struggle of returning after a four-month layoff and a condensed schedule.
6) The Orlando Magic are still returning to play at their own pace as they try to work players back from injury and find their rhythm.
7) Michael Carter-Williams has had to fight his way back into the league. Now contributing to the Orlando Magic, he has learned how to stay ready and make an impact, Dan Savage of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
8) J.R. Smith is just what the Los Angeles Lakers need as injuries have hit the roster hard, Austin Connolly of Lake Show Life writes.
9) How the bigs fair is one of the big things the Los Angeles Lakers are watching in Saturday’s scrimmage.
10) The biggest takeaway from the Orlando Magic’s first game was getting used to the quiet at the foul line and the strange atmosphere around the court, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes.
11) Zach Oliver of Orlando Pinstriped Post breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the Orlando Magic before the restart begins.
12) Nikola Vucevic might be the most skilled center in the league, Josh Cohen of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
13) We opened up the Orlando Magic Daily Mailbag to answer the big questions before the season resumes.