We've got a cross-conference battle between potential playoff teams on Monday's NBA schedule as the Orlando Magic will host the Los Angeles Clippers. Orlando is 36-39 overall and 20-18 at home, while L.

The Clippers are currently 17-21 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Magic have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. The Clippers won the only meeting against the Magic, 104-93 on November 20 in Los Angeles.

This is a matchup between two of the league’s best defenses, but the Clippers sport the top-rated offense across the last 10 games. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have the team firing on all cylinders, and Norm Powell’s 34-point eruption last night may be the catalyst needed to get him back on track following a brief slump.

The Orlando Magic and LA Clippers – the NBA's second and third-ranked defenses – fought to a low-scoring 96-87 loss on Monday night in a game that represented a playoff atmosphere.

Clippers Top Performers Norman Powell – 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 3PM James Harden – 20 points, 5 assists, 7 steals Magic Top Performers Paolo Banchero – 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists Franz Wagner – 21 points,

In a gritty, playoff-like showdown, the Los Angeles Clippers outlast the Orlando Magic, sealing a crucial 96-87 victory in a game dominated by defense.