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The LA Lakers begin their six-game 'Grammy Awards' road-trip in Florida against the Orlando Magic on Friday. The meeting between the sides at Amway Center will be their second of the season.
The Lakers have been in dismal form of late, having lost four of their last five games. They blew a 15-point lead in their previous outing against the Indiana Pacers, losing the tie 104-111. LeBron James recorded his 20th 30-point outing of the season, but a lackluster defensive performance from the team down the stretch saw his efforts go in vain.
Meanwhile, the Magic lost for the 13th time in 14 appearances in their last match against the Philadelphia 76ers. Mo Bamba recorded a career-high 32-point outing in the 110-123 loss, while Chuma Okeke had 18 points off the bench on six of seven shooting from the arc.
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LA Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers injury report features long-term absentees Anthony Davis and Kendrick Nunn, along with LeBron James. Davis and Nunn have been ruled out, while James is listed as probable.
Orlando Magic Injury Report
The Magic have listed six players in their injury report. Markelle Fultz, Michael Carter-Williams, RJ Hampton, Jonathan Isaac and E'Twaun Moore have been ruled out, while Wendell Carter Jr. is listed as probable.
LA Lakers vs Orlando Magic: Predicted Lineups
LA Lakers
The Lakers are expected to deploy the same starting lineup they have used over their last two games. Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley have started in the backcourt, while LeBron James, Trevor Ariza and Dwight Howard have been the three frontcourt players during that stretch.
Carmelo Anthony, Malik Monk and Talen Horton-Tucker will likely play the most minutes among the reserve unit.
Orlando Magic
The Magic are likely to use the same starting lineup they did in their previous outing. Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs will start as the guard pairing, while Gary Harris, Franz Wagner and Mo Bamba will complete the rest of the lineup.
Chuma Okeke, Robin Lopez and Terrence Ross will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
LA Lakers vs Orlando Magic: Predicted Lineups
LA Lakers
Point Guard - Russell Westbrook; Shooting Guard - Avery Bradley; Small Forward - LeBron James; Power Forward - Trevor Ariza; Center - Dwight Howard.
Orlando Magic
Point Guard - Cole Anthony; Shooting Guard - Jalen Suggs; Small Forward - Gary Harris; Power Forward - Franz Wagner; Center - Mo Bamba.
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