The Sacramento Kings (20-13) clinched a hard-fought victory over the Orlando Magic (19-15) with a 138-135 win in double overtime.
Domantas Sabonis delivered a stellar performance with 22 points, 23 rebounds, and 12 assists, securing his seventh triple-double of the season.
Malik Monk emerged as the Kings’ scoring dynamo off the bench, contributing 37 crucial points. Keegan Murray’s 28 points complemented the Kings’ effort, securing their fifth consecutive win over the Magic.
Despite the Magic’s resilience, making a franchise-record 25 3-pointers, and Paolo Banchero’s career-high 43 points, they fell short in double overtime.
De’Aaron Fox’s late-game heroics, including a go-ahead jumper in the second overtime, propelled the Kings to victory.
Jalen Suggs, with 24 points, and Banchero’s last-second attempt couldn’t salvage the game for the Magic.
Despite the Magic’s injury woes, missing key players like Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, Markelle Fultz, and Joe Ingles, they fought valiantly.
Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, and Paolo Banchero sustained injuries during the game, highlighting the Magic’s resilience amid adversity.
