Through 3 Quarters
Down one at the end of last quarter, the Orlando Magic have now snagged the lead. a win is still up for grabs for either team after three quarters, but they are up 78-76 over the Los Angeles Clippers
The Magic haven’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to 14 points or fewer. Los Angeles is in a similar position to Orlando as their squad has been held to no more than 14 points.
The Clippers haven’t lost 81% of the games in which they were down heading into the final period this year, so a victory here would be refreshing.
Who’s Playing
Los Angeles @ Orlando
Current Records: Los Angeles 24-25; Orlando 9-39
What to Know
The Orlando Magic are 1-12 against the Los Angeles Clippers since December of 2015, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Wednesday. Orlando will take on Los Angeles at 7 p.m. ET at Amway Center after having had a few days off.
The Magic didn’t have too much trouble with the Chicago Bulls at home on Sunday as they won 114-95. Center Moe Wagner and small forward Franz Wagner were among the main playmakers for Orlando as the former had 23 points and the latter had 18 points and five assists.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards by the margin of a single free throw, 116-115. Los Angeles was down 66-36 at the end of the half, but the squad rallied to mount a spectacular comeback. Their success was spearheaded by the efforts of shooting guard Luke Kennard, who shot 5-for-8 from downtown and finished with 25 points, six assists and eight rebounds, and small forward Amir Coffey, who had 29 points in addition to five boards. Coffey hadn’t helped his team much against the New York Knicks on Sunday, so this was a nice turnaround for him. Coffey’s points were the most he has had all year.
Barring any buzzer beaters, the Magic are expected to win a tight contest. Their home court has been no bettor’s paradise, though, as they’ve failed to beat the spread in 15 of their 20 home games.
Their wins bumped Orlando to 9-39 and the Clippers to 24-25. We’ll see who can continue their climb to a .500 record.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Amway Center — Orlando, Florida
- TV: Bally Sports Florida
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $20.00
Odds
The Magic are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Clippers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Clippers as a 1-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Los Angeles have won 12 out of their last 13 games against Orlando.
- Dec 11, 2021 – Los Angeles 106 vs. Orlando 104
- Mar 30, 2021 – Orlando 103 vs. Los Angeles 96
- Jan 29, 2021 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Orlando 90
- Jan 26, 2020 – Los Angeles 112 vs. Orlando 97
- Jan 16, 2020 – Los Angeles 122 vs. Orlando 95
- Jan 06, 2019 – Los Angeles 106 vs. Orlando 96
- Nov 02, 2018 – Los Angeles 120 vs. Orlando 95
- Mar 10, 2018 – Los Angeles 113 vs. Orlando 105
- Dec 13, 2017 – Los Angeles 106 vs. Orlando 95
- Jan 11, 2017 – Los Angeles 105 vs. Orlando 96
- Dec 14, 2016 – Los Angeles 113 vs. Orlando 108
- Feb 05, 2016 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Orlando 93
- Dec 05, 2015 – Los Angeles 103 vs. Orlando 101
Injury Report for Orlando
- Markelle Fultz: Out (Knee)
- E’Twaun Moore: Out (Knee)
- Michael Carter-Williams: Out (Ankle)
- Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
- R.J. Hampton: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Los Angeles
- Marcus Morris: Out (Personal)
- Jason Preston: Out (Foot)
- Paul George: Out (Elbow)
- Kawhi Leonard: Out (Knee)
