PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Lakers arrive in Orlando riding their longest winning streak of the season after completely turning things around from an early-year slump. Much of this resurgence stems from Luka Doncic's MVP-caliber play lately, with the team gelling around complementary roles. On the offensive end, the Lakers excel at attacking the rim efficiently while maintaining one of the league's highest free throw rates, though their rebounding efficiency ranks near the bottom of the league. The Magic, meanwhile, are struggling through a three-game losing streak and desperately need a victory to stay competitive in the playoff race. Orlando presents a defensive challenge that shouldn't be overlooked, especially at home. The Magic rank third defensively at limiting three-point attempts allowed and defending shots at the rim, though they struggle significantly with perimeter shooting defense, ranking 28th in that category. In their previous February matchup, Paolo Banchero dominated Los Angeles with 36 points, exposing defensive vulnerabilities. The Lakers allowed 15 second-chance points and 58 points in the paint while losing the rebounding battle 47-39, issues they'll need to correct to claim victory on Saturday.