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Kings Reign Supreme in Double Overtime Battle Against Magic at Golden 1 Center

In an electrifying display of endurance and skill, the Sacramento Kings edged out the Orlando Magic with a final score of 138-135. The Kings improved their season record to 22-14, while the Magic now stand at 21-16. The game was a testament to both teams' competitive spirit, featuring numerous lead changes and ties throughout.


SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 20:  Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a three point basket during the game  on December 20, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Sacramento Kings showcased their tenacity on home turf at the Golden 1 Center, where they led for over half an hour of game time and achieved their largest advantage of 16 points. Their offensive efforts were spearheaded by a bench that contributed a significant 56 points to the total tally. In terms of shooting accuracy, the Kings hit over half their two-point attempts with a commendable 55 percent success rate and maintained strong performance from beyond the arc with a solid 38 percent three-point shooting.


The team's dominance was further evident in rebounding; they outmatched Orlando by securing an impressive total of 69 rebounds – including an overwhelming majority on defense with 40 defensive rebounds. This rebounding effort provided them multiple second-chance opportunities which they capitalized on by scoring 23 second-chance points.


On defense, despite allowing Orlando to shoot at an effective field goal percentage of 63 percent, Sacramento managed to keep up its intensity leading to nine steals and three blocks. They also showed discipline by committing only four team turnovers compared to Orlando's one.


The Magic put up a formidable fight as well; they were perfect in fast break attempts converting all four into points and demonstrated sharpshooting prowess from downtown hitting an outstanding rate of approximately every six out ten three-point shots attempted. Their bench added valuable support chipping in with more than half-century mark in points.


As for individual performances that stood out during this nail-biter: one player from each side received technical fouls indicating just how heated competition got on court between these two determined squads vying for victory until very last second ticked away clock without any remaining timeouts left either side use strategically during double overtime session played out before nearly full house attendance figure standing at seventeen thousand eight hundred thirty-two spectators who witnessed this memorable encounter unfold real time.


Looking ahead after such intense matchup against Orlando Magic next challenge awaits Sacramento Kings will be facing Toronto Raptors right here Golden One Center located heart California's capital city scheduled tip-off set seven o'clock evening January fifth fans can catch action live NBCS-CA or internationally via SportsNet network broadcasts respectively ensuring no moment missed upcoming contest between these two teams eager prove themselves once again hardwood floor where anything happen given unpredictable nature basketball sport itself.

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