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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 30, 2025: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts after his team is called for a foul against the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena on December 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will be in Florida to take on the Orlando Magic.
The Lakers are coming off a thrilling victory over the Miami Heat where Luka Doncic exploded for 60 points.
LeBron James and Austin Reaves also combined to score 37.
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Full Injury Report
GettyLos Angeles, CA – March 01: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles down the court during the second half of NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
For Saturday’s game, the Lakers have announced their full injury report.
The Lakers have ruled out Maxi Kleber.
Reaves is listed as questionable.
Kleber This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) battles San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) for a rebound at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Kleber is in his first full season with the Lakers after being sent to Los Angeles as part of the Doncic trade.
He is averaging 2.2 points per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range in 35 games.
The 34-year-old has not played in a game since March 8.
Reaves This Season
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Reaves comes into the night with averages of 23.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.4% from the field and 36.6% from three-point range in 44 games.
He is in his fifth year in the NBA (all with the Lakers).
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote (on March 19): “With his first 3-pointer at Miami, Austin Reaves passed Byron Scott for fifth place in Lakers history in 3-pointers made. 4. Nick Van Exel (750) 5. Austin Reaves (596) 6. Byron Scott (595)”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a pass in the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Lakers And Magic Ahead Of Battle In Orlando
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Lakers are among the hottest teams in the NBA.
They are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 45-25 record in 70 games.
Over their last ten games, the Lakers have won nine (and they have also won eight in a row).
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks past head coach JJ Redick during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
As for the Magic, they are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-31 record in 69 games.
They have lost three in a row (but won seven out of ten).