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Orlando Magic Edge Sacramento Kings in Close Contest

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Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Kia Center

Orlando Magic 121, Sacramento Kings 117, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic?

Orlando Magic beat Sacramento Kings 121-117 at Kia Center on March 26, 2026.

Who was favored in Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic?

Orlando Magic were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Orlando Magic defeated the Sacramento Kings 121-117 at the Kia Center. This victory marks the Magic's third consecutive win over the Kings this season, having previously won the series 2-0 with scores of 131-94 and 121-91 in earlier meetings. The Magic's recent performance has been inconsistent, as they entered this game on a six-game losing streak, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games. They have averaged 120.7 points scored and 119.7 points allowed during this stretch, showcasing their offensive capabilities but also highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.

The Kings, on the other hand, have struggled throughout the season, holding a record of 19-55. In their last ten games, they have managed a 5-5 record, though they are coming off a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, where they fell 90-134. Their scoring average over the last ten games stands at 114.4 points, while they have allowed an average of 121.6 points, indicating similar defensive issues as the Magic.

At home, the Magic have a record of 39-34, while the Kings have struggled on the road with a 19-55 record. The Magic's home record reflects their ability to perform better in familiar surroundings, despite their recent struggles. The Kings have a home record of 4-4 and an away record of 1-1 in their last ten games, further emphasizing their challenges when playing away from home.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced significant concerns. The Magic had three players listed as day-to-day: Franz Wagner (calf), Izaiyah Nelson (ankle), and Jonathan Isaac (knee). The Kings also had four players dealing with injuries: Domantas Sabonis (knee), Keegan Murray (ankle), Zach LaVine (hand), and De'Andre Hunter (eye), all listed as day-to-day. The impact of these injuries could be felt on both sides, affecting their rotations and overall performance.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Magic as significant favorites with a spread of -15.5 and a moneyline of -1350. The Kings were priced at +800 on the moneyline, reflecting their underdog status in this matchup. The total for the game was set at 230.5, with odds of -115 for the over and -105 for the under, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game.

The game conditions were conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams looking to find their rhythm. As the game unfolded, key moments included a series of scoring plays in the fourth quarter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Daeqwon Plowden made crucial shots for the Kings, including a driving floating jump shot and a three-point jumper assisted by DeMar DeRozan. However, the Magic responded with significant contributions from Jalen Suggs, who hit a critical three-pointer, and Desmond Bane, who sealed the victory with free throws in the closing moments.

Overall, this game showcased the Magic's resilience in overcoming their recent struggles and the Kings' ongoing challenges as they seek to improve their performance in the latter part of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ORL -15.5	230.5 o -115 / u -105	Sacramento Kings +800 · Orlando Magic -1350

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Injury report

Franz WagnerDay-To-DayCalfOrlando Magic
Izaiyah NelsonDay-To-DayAnkleOrlando Magic
Jonathan IsaacDay-To-DayKneeOrlando Magic
Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings

Leaders

PointsPaolo Banchero30Orlando Magic
AssistsPaolo Banchero7Orlando Magic
ReboundsWendell Carter Jr.11Orlando Magic
PointsDeMar DeRozan33Sacramento Kings
AssistsDeMar DeRozan11Sacramento Kings
ReboundsPrecious Achiuwa9Sacramento Kings

Recent form

Orlando Magic

Last 10: 4-6Streak L6120.7 scored · 119.7 allowed per game2-3 at home

L131-136at Cleveland CavaliersMar 25
L126-128vs Indiana PacersMar 23
L104-105vs Los Angeles LakersMar 21
L111-130at Charlotte HornetsMar 19
L108-113vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 17
L112-124at Atlanta HawksMar 16
W121-117at Miami HeatMar 15
W136-131vs Washington WizardsMar 12
W128-122vs Cleveland CavaliersMar 11
W130-91at Milwaukee BucksMar 9

Sacramento Kings

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1114.4 scored · 121.6 allowed per game1-1 away

L90-134at Charlotte HornetsMar 24
W126-122vs Brooklyn NetsMar 22
L118-139vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 20
L104-132vs San Antonio SpursMar 18
W116-111vs Utah JazzMar 16
W118-109at LA ClippersMar 15
L109-117vs Charlotte HornetsMar 12
W114-109vs Indiana PacersMar 11
W126-110vs Chicago BullsMar 9
L123-133vs New Orleans PelicansMar 6

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Sacramento Kings	Orlando Magic
Field goals	45-88	40-74
Field goal %	51	54
Three-pointers	14-33	13-27
Three-point %	42	48
Free throws	13-16	28-32
Free throw %	81	88
Rebounds	35	36
Offensive rebounds	9	7
Defensive rebounds	26	29
Assists	30	22
Steals	7	2
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	9	12
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	13
Fast-break points	16	4
Points in the paint	48	44
Fouls	24	14
Largest lead	3	12
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	0	90

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter78-83Goga Bitadze makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Tristan da Silva assists)
3rd Quarter78-85Jamal Cain makes two point shot
3rd Quarter81-85Daeqwon Plowden makes 26-foot three point jumper (DeMar DeRozan assists)
3rd Quarter81-88Tristan da Silva makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jamal Cain assists)
3rd Quarter84-88Daeqwon Plowden makes 23-foot three point jumper (Doug McDermott assists)
3rd Quarter84-90Goga Bitadze makes 4-foot two point shot (Tristan da Silva assists)
3rd Quarter87-90Devin Carter makes 23-foot three point jumper (Doug McDermott assists)
3rd Quarter87-92Jevon Carter makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter90-92Doug McDermott makes 26-foot three point jumper (Devin Carter assists)
3rd Quarter90-93Tristan da Silva makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter93-93Daeqwon Plowden makes 26-foot running jump shot (Devin Carter assists)
4th Quarter93-95Jamal Cain makes layup (Jalen Suggs assists)
4th Quarter94-95DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-95DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-97Paolo Banchero makes driving layup
4th Quarter95-98Paolo Banchero makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-99Paolo Banchero makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-101Desmond Bane makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter95-103Wendell Carter Jr. makes 6-foot hook shot (Desmond Bane assists)
4th Quarter95-105Jamal Cain makes 1-foot layup (Paolo Banchero assists)
4th Quarter95-107Desmond Bane makes 3-foot layup (Paolo Banchero assists)
4th Quarter98-107Daeqwon Plowden makes 26-foot three point jumper (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter101-107Daeqwon Plowden makes 26-foot three point jumper (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter101-109Paolo Banchero makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter103-109Precious Achiuwa makes layup (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter103-110Paolo Banchero makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter103-111Paolo Banchero makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-111Maxime Raynaud makes 15-foot floating jump shot (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter105-114Desmond Bane makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter107-114DeMar DeRozan makes 2-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter107-115Desmond Bane makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-116Desmond Bane makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-116Daeqwon Plowden makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter110-116Daeqwon Plowden makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter112-116Malik Monk makes 1-foot running dunk (Precious Achiuwa assists)
4th Quarter115-116Daeqwon Plowden makes 26-foot three point jumper (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter115-119Jalen Suggs makes 26-foot three point jumper (Desmond Bane assists)
4th Quarter117-119DeMar DeRozan makes 12-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter117-120Desmond Bane makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-121Desmond Bane makes free throw 2 of 2