Sacramento Kings Trade Buckets for Free Throws as Orlando Magic Hold at Kia Center

The Sacramento Kings moved to 19-55 after a 121-117 road loss to the Orlando Magic, who improved to 39-34 at Kia Center.

First quarter

The Sacramento Kings scored 30 in the opening quarter while the Orlando Magic posted 39 behind 48 percent shooting from 3-point range.

The Magic got to the line early with 32 free throw attempts in the game, while the Kings finished with 16 attempts.

Second quarter

The Kings added 29 in the second quarter and leaned on ball movement that finished at 30 assists.

The Magic scored 26 in the second and carried a 12-point biggest lead from a night when they led for 43:17.

Third quarter

The Kings put up 31 in the third quarter and hit 14 3-pointers on 42 percent to keep the margin tight.

DeMar DeRozan powered the Kings’ half-court creation with 33 points and 11 assists, and that playmaking showed up in the Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic key moments.

Fourth quarter

The Kings scored 27 in the fourth and generated 16 fast-break points on 64 percent conversion in transition chances.

Malik Monk finished with 13 points and 5 assists, and Precious Achiuwa added 14 points with 9 rebounds as Sactown stayed within a 3-point biggest lead of its own.

Final horn

The Magic closed out 121-117 with 28 made free throws, and their 54 percent field goal shooting held up against the Kings’ 51 percent.

Orlando also won the glass 44-41, and the Kings’ 24 personal fouls matched the whistle pattern described in this Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic recap.

Devin Carter posted 14 points and 4 assists, and his 5 turnovers contrasted with the Kings’ 11 total turnovers in the Sacramento Kings final whistle reaction.

The Sacramento Kings full-time result reflected Orlando’s 16 points off turnovers against Sacramento’s 13.

The Kings will be on TV again at 7:30 PM EDT on 3/28/2026 against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, with broadcasts on FDSSE, NBCS-CA, WANF, and Peachtree Sports Network.

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