NBA roundup: |26 February 2026

Pictured here defending Lebron James, Paolo Banchero (left) scored 36 points with 10 rebounds in Magic’s win over the Lakers (Photo: USA Today)

Magic edge Lakers as LeBron James misses at buzzer

Paolo Banchero scored 36 points with 10 rebounds and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Orlando Magic finished off a successful road trip against Western Conference foes with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

Wendell Carter Jr. scored 20 points and Tristan da Silva added 13 as the Magic went 3-1 on their trip with a victory at Sacramento and two more against a pair of Los Angeles teams in the Clippers and Lakers. They lost at Phoenix in the second game of the trip.

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