Luke Kennard's last-second shot beats Magic; Lakers' win streak at 9

Los Angeles Lakers defeat Orlando Magic 105-104 with Kennard's game-winning 3-pointer

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:49am

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Luke Kennard hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-104 victory over the Orlando Magic. The Lakers extended their winning streak to 9 games, led by Luka Doncic's 33 points and 8 assists. The Magic were paced by Paolo Banchero's 16 points, but couldn't hold off the Lakers' late comeback.

Why it matters

The Lakers' win streak keeps them in contention for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference, while the Magic' loss is their fourth straight, hurting their chances of securing a postseason berth in the East.

The details

Trailing by two with 2.6 seconds left, Marcus Smart inbounded a pass to a wide-open Kennard, who hit the game-winning 3-pointer. The Lakers were led by Doncic' 33 points and 8 assists, while Austin Reaves had 26 points. LeBron James also scored 12 points and passed Robert Parish for most games played in NBA history with 1,612. The Magic were paced by Banchero' 16 points and Jalen Suggs' 14, but couldn't hold off the Lakers' late comeback.

  • The Lakers extended their winning streak to 9 games.
  • LeBron James passed Robert Parish for most games played in NBA history with 1,612.

The players

Luke Kennard

A sharpshooter for the Los Angeles Lakers who hit the game-winning 3-pointer.

Luka Doncic

The Lakers' star player who led the team with 33 points and 8 assists.

LeBron James

The Lakers' veteran forward who scored 12 points and passed Robert Parish for most games played in NBA history.

Paolo Banchero

The Magic' rookie forward who led the team with 16 points.

Jalen Suggs

The Magic' guard who scored 14 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Lakers' comeback win and extended winning streak keep them in contention for a high playoff seed, while the Magic' fourth straight loss hurts their postseason chances in the Eastern Conference.