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Tonight, the Lakers will play a game that will have some serious implications when it comes to the "tankathon". For those fans against tanking, they will see this as a game we should probably win. But for those who are watching the draft order, they will see this game as a must lose. The Magic are the team that is currently right above the Lakers in the draft order. This game could make a big difference in June when the draft lottery takes place. The Lakers will be without Jordan Hill (hip flexor), as well as Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Julius Randle, who have been ruled out for the season. For a more in depth summary of tonight's game, check out the preview: Lakers @ Magic Preview. Here are tonight's projected starters:
| Los Angeles Lakers | Orlando Magic | |
| PG | Jordan Clarkson | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Wayne Ellington | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Ryan Kelly | Evan Fournier |
| PF | Tarik Black | Tobias Harris |
| C | Robert Sacre | Nikola Vucevic |
Your drinking triggers for tonight include anyone mentioning:
- The Magic firing coach Jacque Vaughn.
- The Magic's 10 game losing streak.
- The Magic & Lakers trade involving Dwight Howard.
- The Lakers supposed interest in Tobias Harris next year.
- The draft lottery.
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Now, have at it.
LET'S GO LAKERS!
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