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The Orlando Magic roll into Los Angeles riding a scorching six-game winning streak, looking to extend their impressive run against the Clippers. While the Clippers have been hovering around .500 on the season, the Magic have surged to a 9-6 record on the strength of a stifling defense.
Over their last five games, Orlando has held opponents to just 91.6 points per contest while shooting nearly 85% from the free throw line. Their recent defensive dominance has fueled balanced scoring efforts, with the Magic averaging 107.2 points during this stretch. Seven blocked shots per game have anchored Orlando's interior presence, complemented by 8.4 steals that spark their transition attack.
The Clippers, meanwhile, have struggled to find consistency. While shooting a respectable 46% from the field on the season, they've been plagued by over 15 turnovers per game. In their last 10 outings, LA has allowed 108.2 points while grabbing just 44.3 rebounds -- numbers that must improve if they hope to slow the surging Magic.
However, the Clippers have shown improved three-point shooting at a 40% clip over that same span, providing a potential counter to Orlando's stingy defense. With this matchup pitting LA's prolific outside shooting against the Magic's smothering interior defense, a clash of contrasting styles could make for a compelling battle at Crypto.com Arena.