Trending Now - Lakers' Luke Kennard Delivers Clutch Game-winner Against Magic
WHO:
Luke Kennard, player for the Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James, player for the Los Angeles Lakers
Marcus Smart, player for the Los Angeles Lakers
Jalen Suggs, player for the Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero, player for the Orlando Magic
JJ Redick, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
Greg St. Jean, assistant coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
Desmond Bane, player for the Memphis Grizzlies
WHAT:
Luke Kennard scored 13 points in the game.
LeBron James had a final stat line of 12 points on 5-for-13 shooting, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
The Lakers trailed by five points with 50.0 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers completed a 6-0 run to finish the game, with contributions from Austin Reaves (layup) and Deandre Ayton (free throw).
JJ Redick expressed disappointment with the officiating, stating, "Again, another night where explanations [by the officials] just get changed based on a whim."
James described the team's late-game execution as having "no pressure" and a "sense of calmness."
James stole a pass from Desmond Bane and performed a tomahawk dunk less than a minute after the game began.
Kennard mentioned, "Smart had to make a couple reads and ended up finding me there. It was the right read."
The Los Angeles Lakers won against the Orlando Magic with a score of 105-104.
The Lakers extended their winning streak to nine games.
Luke Kennard made the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining.
LeBron James played in his 1,612th regular-season game, surpassing Robert Parish for the most regular-season games played in NBA history.
Luka Doncic scored 33 points, including 16 points in the first quarter.
The Lakers are now 22-6 in clutch-time situations this season.
Austin Reaves scored 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Deandre Ayton scored 9 points and 12 rebounds.
WHERE:
The game took place at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
WHEN:
The game occurred on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.
Luke Kennard was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline in February 2026.
WHY:
Kennard was brought to the Lakers to enhance their shooting capabilities.
HOW:
Marcus Smart made an inbounds pass to Kennard, who then hit the 3-pointer.
LeBron James applied defensive pressure that led to a turnover by Paolo Banchero, allowing the Lakers to regain possession.
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 17:16 UTC)
In a thrilling finish, the Lakers completed a 6-0 run to secure a victory, with Luke Kennard contributing 13 points and LeBron James adding 12 points along with six rebounds and four assists. With just 50 seconds left in the game, the Lakers were trailing by five, but they rallied to take the win, while JJ Redick voiced his frustration over the officiating. James described the team's late-game execution as calm and pressure-free, highlighting a pivotal moment when he stole a pass and delivered a powerful tomahawk dunk early in the game.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 07:14 UTC)
In a thrilling game on Saturday, March 21, the Los Angeles Lakers edged out the Orlando Magic with a final score of 105 to 104, extending their winning streak to nine games. Luke Kennard, who was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline, made the game-winning three-pointer with just 0.6 seconds left, while LeBron James set a new NBA record by playing in his 1,612th regular-season game. The Lakers' victory was bolstered by strong performances from Austin Reaves, who scored 26 points, and Marcus Smart, who assisted on Kennard's clutch shot after forcing a turnover.