Lakers lose again to Magic NBA Picks & Odds March 7, 2010 - Vince Carter poured in 25 points Sunday, as the Orlando Magic edged the Los Angeles Lakers NBA Scores 96-94. The Magic were a NBA Odds 2.5-point favorite in the game, but were unable to cover the NBA spread. The combined scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (196.5) NBA Odds.

Dwight Howard added 15 points and 16 rebounds for Orlando, while Jameer Nelson also netted 15 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists. Don't miss out on Glen McNeil's NBA Picks daily. Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 34 points for the Lakers and Paul Gasol delivered 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Shaq could have been the player of the decade but declined too quickly and roasted former teams in the process. Kobe started the decade winning NBA championships with Shaq and by the second ring was Shaq's equal. He had one missed playoff in the middle but since that time has been the best player in the league.