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Tip-off · Thursday, January 14
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Los AngelesLakers0-0 · home

Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Lakers

NBA TV10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PTCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
When and where to watch

Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Lakers: tip-off Thu, Jan 14, 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) at Crypto.com Arena. Watch it on NBA TV (national TV, no League Pass blackout).

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Expected starters

projected from 2025-26 minutes · every lineup today →
Away · OrlandoMagic
  1. Paolo BancheroPaolo BancheroF · #522.2pts · 34.7 min
  2. Desmond BaneDesmond BaneG · #320.1pts · 33.6 min
  3. Franz WagnerFranz WagnerF · #2220.6pts · 30.0 min
  4. Wendell Carter Jr.Wendell Carter Jr.C-F · #3411.8pts · 29.3 min
  5. Nikola VucevicNikola VucevicC · #915.1pts · 28.4 min
OutAnthony BlackAnkle · Leg · RightOutJonathan IsaacKnee · Leg · LeftOutNoah PendaHamstring · Leg · RightOutIzaiyah NelsonAnkle · Leg · Left
Home · Los AngelesLakers
  1. Luka DoncicLuka DoncicF-G · #7733.5pts · 35.8 min
  2. Austin ReavesAustin ReavesG · #1523.3pts · 34.5 min
  3. Quentin GrimesQuentin GrimesG · #513.4pts · 29.4 min
  4. Jake LaRaviaJake LaRaviaF · #128.2pts · 25.1 min
  5. Collin SextonCollin SextonG · #1015.4pts · 23.7 min
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · LeftOutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · RightDay-To-DayCollin Sexton

Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip-off. Until then this is the five the data points to, with anyone ruled out already removed.

Head to head · games that counted

Series tied 1-1

Magic vs Lakers: the matchup page →
Sat, Mar 21 · 2025-26LAL105ORL104Tue, Feb 24 · 2025-26ORL110LAL109
How to watch · Magic at Lakers10:00 PM ET7:00 PM PT · Thursday, January 14
NBA TVSpectrum SportsNetLALMagicTV 27/DAZN-ORLORL

National broadcast on NBA TV: no League Pass blackout applies for this game outside the local markets.

NBA TVNBA League PassSling TV (Orange)FuboYouTube TVDirecTV StreamCable / satellite
Lakers marketSpectrum SportsNet (regional sports network — cable, or the network's own app)
Magic marketDAZN (streaming, local market)
RadioSiriusXM · ESPN LA 710/980 KFWB
How to watch the Magic →How to watch the Lakers →
Around the world

Where this game lands

5 of 12 countries get it at a live-friendly hour

FranceAlarmFri 04:00beIN SPORTS · beIN SPORTS CONNECTPenda (ORL)GermanyAlarmFri 04:00Sky Sport · Sky GoWagner (ORL) · Silva (ORL)AustraliaLiveFri 2:00 PMDisney+ (ESPN)CanadaLiveThu 10:00 PMTSNIndiaLiveFri 8:30 AMPrime VideoNew ZealandLiveFri 4:00 PMDisney+ (ESPN)PhilippinesLiveFri 11:00 AMPrime VideoIrelandAlarmFri 03:00Sky SportsItalyAlarmFri 04:00Sky Sport Basket · Sky GoNigeriaAlarmFri 4:00 AMSportyTVSouth AfricaAlarmFri 05:00SportyTVUnited KingdomAlarmFri 03:00Sky Sports

Injury report

both teams · read every 15 minutes
Magic4 listed
OutAnthony BlackAnkle · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-23
OutJonathan IsaacKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-23
OutNoah PendaHamstring · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-11-18
OutIzaiyah NelsonAnkle · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-11-18
Lakers3 listed
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-23
OutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · Right · est. return 2026-10-23
Day-To-DayCollin SextonCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21