EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 36 MIN
TURNING POINT: Will Orlando Magic's weekend response IGNITE their Playoff hopes?
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The Orlando Magic hope their win Sunday over the LA Clippers and their response to the double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns will be a turning point in their season. Will they finally put the pieces together and win more consistently? That will be one of the big things they will find out on Tuesday when they face the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are another team that have vastly outperformed their stats and outperformed by winning close games. It will be a battle between two teams that still have a lot to improve on. The Magic need every win they can get in a tightening Eastern Conference playoff race. The Magic have games in hand and are tied in the loss column with the Philadelphia 76ers in the race for sixth. 00:00 Magic Road Trip Recap 09:28 Magic Seize Momentum on Sunday 16:38 Magic's Potential and Stats 21:56 Magic's Clutch Play Improvement 26:05 Standings Update 31:18 Magic's Crucial Games Analyzed Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
The Orlando Magic may finally be turning a corner after a clutch win against the Clippers, but Philip Rossman-Reich cautions consistency is still the challenge. While the standings race intensifies, the Magic’s strong late-game defense and ability to hang tough in clutch moments keeps their playoff hopes alive, but sustained momentum remains key.
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