Luka Kennard expressed excitement after making the game-winning 3-pointer in the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Kennard is in the ninth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers. He has proven useful as a sharpshooter, being a valuable spark plug on the second unit.
His shooting abilities came to the fore in Los Angeles' battle with Orlando. He got a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, keeping the team's winning streak intact for another game. Kennard reflected on the clutch highlights after the game and explained what happened on the biggest play of the night.
"First of all, great performance by us. Executed the play before we even thought we got fouled, everything that came back here, we executed a play, tried to get LeBron to the rim. Two guys went. Smart made a good play, and I was able to knock it down," Kennard said.
Luke Kennard be ready. 🎯
Big time shot when it mattered most.Mike Trudell holds up Luke Kennard after winning the game against the Magic pic.twitter.com/ZaZBOIkwQl
- Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) 22 March 2026
Luke Kennard, how the Lakers played against the Magic
Luke Kennard proved himself to be a team player who will perform well in the biggest moments, helping the Lakers get a win over the Magic.
Four players scored in double figures for Los Angeles in the win, including Kennard. He finished with a stat line of 13 points and three rebounds on 5-7 shooting from the field. Luka Doncic led the team with 33 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Austin Reaves came in next with 26 points and seven rebounds, while LeBron James provided 12 points and six rebounds.
Los Angeles improved to a 46–25 record on the season and finished third in the Western Conference standings. They are ranked above the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.
Riding a nine-consecutive win streak, the Lakers will be looking forward to their next contest. They remain on the road when they take on the Detroit Pistons on March 23 at 7pm ET.
