Los Angeles Lakers 105, Orlando Magic 104
NBA · 2026-03-21 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Orlando Magic 105–104 on 2026-03-21 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:00 swung win probability 74% → 17%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 37 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 105 |
| Orlando Magic | 30 | 35 | 22 | 17 | 104 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:00 swung win probability 74% → 17%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q1 30-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 6:00 (win probability 74% → 17% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q1 3:27 | 51% → 23% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q2 11:45 | 13% → 38% |
| Orlando Magic | 13–0 | Q2 7:40 | 31% → 78% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 12–0 | Q3 6:00 | 74% → 17% |