BRUTAL: Luka Dončić Struggles, Lakers Blow Lead, Lose to Magic 110-109

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers · Feb 25, 2026 · 35m

The Lakers had this one, and then they didn't. Final score, 110-109 loss to Orlando at home, finishing the homestand at 4-4.

This one stung. Despite a scoreless first half from Austin Reaves (who finished with 17 points) and an 8-24 night from Luka Dončić, the Lakers had every opportunity to win on Tuesday. Their execution down the stretch, which had been consistently good all year, was not. And as a result, they lose for the first time after leading through three quarters.

The dark clouds that have started forming around the Lakers got a little darker.

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