Kings Defeat Magic in 2OT, 138-135
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Orlando Magic in 2OT, 138-135, at Golden One Center on Wednesday.

There were 17 ties and 24 lead changes in this game, taking two overtimes to determine a winner. Neither team led by more than four points for the final 15 minutes, with Sacramento scoring the final six points over the closing two minutes of the second overtime to pull out the win. The Kings out-rebounded the Magic, 69-49. They won defepite Orlando shooting 25-of-44 from three-point range. Sacramento also outscored Orlando in the paint, 66-24, and in second-chance points, 23-11.

The Magic (19-15) were led by Paolo Banchero, providing a career-high 43 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jalen Suggs amassed 24 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. Franz Wagner (ankle) was injured in the first quarter. Caleb Houstan led the bench with 15 points, two rebounds and four steals, while Chuma Okeke totaled 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

The Kings (20-13) were led by Malik Monk, providing 37 points, three rebounds, nine assists and two steals off of the bench. Keegan Murray led the starters with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis tallied 22 points, 23 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals. De'Aaron Fox had 15 points, four rebounds and seven assists.

Both teams return to action on Friday, with Orlando remaining on the road to play the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento staying home to face the Toronto Raptors.
Posted on: 1/3/2024 10:19 PM
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