The Orlando Magic (29-26) face the Los Angeles Clippers (27-29) in an interconference matchup on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The Magic, seventh in the Eastern Conference and coming off a grueling double-overtime loss in Phoenix, look to rebound on the second night of a back-to-back against a Clippers team that’s won three of its last five but is dealing with significant injuries. Los Angeles enters as a slight home favorite, leveraging its strong home record (18-10) against Orlando’s road struggles (12-14). This could be a low-scoring defensive battle given both teams’ fatigue and absences. Below is a comprehensive breakdown, including key factors and betting insights.
Venue Location
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California.
This 18,000-capacity arena, the Clippers’ home since 2024, features state-of-the-art amenities and has been a tough venue for visitors, though Phoenix’s injuries may limit the home-court edge.
Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PST).
The game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV, with local coverage on FDSFL (Orlando), KTLA/FDSSC (Los Angeles), and streaming available on NBA League Pass.
Recent Team Forms
The Magic are 3-2 in their last five, showing resilience but fading in overtime losses. The Clippers are 3-2, with gritty wins but blowout defeats exposing depth issues.
Here’s a summary of their last five games:
| Team | Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| ORL | Feb 21, 2026 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 110-113 (2OT) | Banchero: 23 pts; Tough loss on fatigue, defense held strong. |
| ORL | Feb 19, 2026 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 131-94 | Suggs: 20 pts; Dominant blowout, elite 3PT shooting (54%). |
| ORL | Feb 11, 2026 | vs Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-116 | Bane: 22 pts; Close but turnovers costly. |
| ORL | Feb 9, 2026 | vs Milwaukee Bucks | W 118-99 | Banchero: 25 pts; Strong defense limited MIL to 99 pts. |
| ORL | Feb 7, 2026 | vs Utah Jazz | W 120-117 | Suggs: 23 pts; Clutch win, efficient inside scoring. |
| LAC | Feb 20, 2026 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | L 122-125 | Leonard: 31 pts; Close thriller, but late turnovers. |
| LAC | Feb 19, 2026 | vs Denver Nuggets | W 115-114 | Mathurin: 38 pts; Narrow escape, strong bench effort. |
| LAC | Feb 11, 2026 | @ Houston Rockets | W 105-102 | Leonard: 25 pts; Road grit, defensive stops key. |
| LAC | Feb 10, 2026 | @ Houston Rockets | L 95-102 | Dunn: 18 pts; Low-scoring struggle, poor FT% (65%). |
| LAC | Feb 8, 2026 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-96 | Leonard: 41 pts; Dominant performance, 51% FG. |
Orlando is 6-4 in its last 10, averaging 115.1 PPG but allowing 112.3 in losses.
Los Angeles is 4-6 in its last 10, with the over hitting in 7 games due to defensive inconsistencies.
Injury Report
Injuries tilt toward Orlando, but both teams are missing key scorers and depth.
- Orlando Magic:
- Out: Franz Wagner (Left Ankle; High Ankle Sprain/Injury Management).
- Questionable: Jalen Suggs (Back; Spasms).
- Out (G League): Colin Castleton, Alex Morales.
- Stars like Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and Wendell Carter Jr. are available, but Wagner’s absence removes 20+ PPG and perimeter defense.
- Los Angeles Clippers:
- Out: Bradley Beal (Left Hip; Fracture – Out for Season).
- Out: John Collins (Head; Laceration/Neck Soreness).
- Out: Darius Garland (Left Toe; Injury Management).
- Questionable: Kawhi Leonard (Left Ankle; Soreness).
- Absences remove 50+ PPG combined, forcing reliance on Kawhi Leonard (if available), Bennedict Mathurin, and Ivica Zubac.
Key
Player Matchups
Orlando’s back-to-back fatigue and absences create exploitable edges for the Clippers’ remaining stars.
- Paolo Banchero (ORL) vs. Kawhi Leonard (LAC, if plays): Banchero (23 PPG, 8 RPG) brings physicality and scoring; Leonard (25 PPG, defense) could disrupt with two-way play in a marquee forward battle.
- Desmond Bane (ORL) vs. Kris Dunn (LAC): Bane (25 PPG recently) exploits mismatches; Dunn (defense-focused) must contain Orlando’s perimeter threat.
- Wendell Carter Jr. (ORL) vs. Ivica Zubac (LAC): Carter Jr. (10 RPG) anchors rebounding; Zubac (9 RPG) provides size, but Orlando’s boards edge (top-8) could dominate.
- Other Notes: Anthony Black (ORL) steps up playmaking without Suggs; Bennedict Mathurin (LAC, 38 PPG in win) adds scoring punch against Orlando’s top-5 defense.
Series History
The Clippers lead the all-time regular-season series 39-33 in 72 games.
Los Angeles has won 14 of the last 20 meetings.
Recent: Clippers won 118-102 on Oct. 31, 2023; Magic won 129-101 on Nov. 20, 2025. The under has hit in 4 of the last 6 head-to-heads.
Betting Trends
- Trends: Orlando is 23-32 ATS overall but 10-8 ATS vs. West; 5-2 ATS on back-to-backs.
Clippers are 29-27 ATS and 4-14 ATS as underdogs but 18-10 ATS at home.
The under is 4-1-1 in last six head-to-heads; Orlando under in 5/7 recent games.
Public betting: 60% on Clippers spread, 57% on under.
Game Odds
Orlando Magic 215.5
Los Angeles Clippers – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, February 21, 2026
