NBA Basketball Preview: Orlando vs. LA Lakers

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Coming off a historic performance from behind the 3-point line, the Orlando Magic will look to run their winning streak to six tonight at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, who will try to bounce back from a crushing last-second defeat.

Over bettors should be all over this matchup considering the Lakers are averaging a league-best 107.8 points and Orlando scores 102.0 PPG. Add in the fact that the Magic have hit 407 3-pointers already this season, and it is clear there will be no lack of offense tonight.

One of the biggest reasons for the Magic's impressive first half, where they are an NBA-best 15-5 on the road, is Jameer Nelson. He is averaging 16.6 points, up 5.7 from last season, and his 50.6 percent field-goal shooting leads all NBA guards.

Can the 2.5-point underdog Magic continue their hot shooting and upset the best team in the Western Conference?