Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
SAC
ORL22.2PointsSAC19.2
ORL8.4ReboundsSAC7.5
ORL5.5AssistsSAC3.0
ORL1.8StealsSAC1.0
ORL1.0BlocksSAC1.6
| ORL | Stat | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| 45–37 | Record | 22–60 |
| Offense | ||
| 0.6(better), 17th in the league | Net rating | 28th in the league, -9.8 |
| 112.6(better), 19th in the league | Offensive rating | 26th in the league, 109.3 |
| 102.0, 12th in the league | Pace | 17th in the league, 101.1 |
| 53.1(better), 25th in the league | eFG% | 29th in the league, 52.5 |
| 12.0(better), 13th in the league | TOV% | 15th in the league, 12.2 |
| 25.0, 18th in the league | OREB% | 13th in the league, 25.9(better) |
| 0.311(better), 2nd in the league | FT rate | 19th in the league, 0.256 |
| Defense | ||
| 112.0(better), 12th in the league | Defensive rating | 28th in the league, 119.1 |
| 54.5(better), 17th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 29th in the league, 57.2 |
| 12.6(better), 12th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 19th in the league, 11.8 |
| 75.6(better), 5th in the league | DREB% | 21st in the league, 73.5 |
| 0.285, 26th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 20th in the league, 0.274(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Orlando Magic
- Franz WagnerProbable· back Oct 1Cost -2.2 per 100
Report note
Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season appearances for Orlando last season but remained productive when available, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old remains one of the centerpieces of the Magic's offense and should continue handling a significant scoring and playmaking workload alongside Paolo Banchero. Wagner's well-rounded production gives him considerable fantasy upside entering his sixth NBA season.
- Jonathan IsaacProbable· back Oct 1Cost -0.3 per 100
Report note
The Magic waived Isaac on June 27, but there was always mutual interest in a return. Across 52 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, Isaac produced averages of 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per contest before a left knee sprain sidelined him through the end of the season. He's likely going to be facing an uphill battle for playing time in 2026-27.
- Izaiyah NelsonQuestionable
Report note
Ankle
Sacramento Kings
- Keegan MurrayQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -1.6 per 100
Report note
Watkins believes De'Andre Hunter will start at small forward next to Murray ahead of Alex Karaban. Murray underwent an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies in his left ankle back in May, though he's expected to be ready in time for training camp.
- Zach LaVineProbable· back Oct 1Cost -0.7 per 100
Report note
LaVine underwent season-ending surgery on his right hand before the 2025-26 All-Star break. He averaged 19.2 points in 39 regular-season games and was a two-time All-Star before being traded to the Kings in February of 2025. The Kings are listening to trade offers for LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, but their hefty contracts are making things difficult. If LaVine stays in Sacramento, he'll likely take a back seat, as the Kings try to develop 2026 No. 7 overall pick Darius Acuff.
- De'Andre HunterProbable· back Oct 1
Report note
Fantasy managers weren't quite able to get a clear idea about Hunter's role after his move to Sacramento, as the forward made just two appearances for the Kings before undergoing season-ending eye surgery. While Acuff is expected to play a big role and see plenty of ball-handling duties right away, Hunter could still move up the depth chart and benefit from a usage perspective if DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) winds up going elsewhere in 2026-27.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.7 | 22.2 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 22.2 / 9.6 / 6.6 | 0.3 | |
| 33.6 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 16.0 / 3.2 / 3.2 | 1.9 | |
| 30.0 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 18.2 / 3.0 / 2.0 | 1.3 | |
| 29.9 | 15.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 8.4 / 2.6 / 1.4 | 1.1 | |
| 29.4 | 11.8 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 8.6 / 5.8 / 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.6 | 14.0 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 11.2 / 3.8 / 1.8 | 0.1 | |
| 31.4 | 19.2 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 17.2 / 2.8 / 2.0 | -1.2 | |
| 26.6 | 12.5 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 20.0 / 9.8 / 2.6 | -2.2 | |
| Daeqwon Plowden | 26.4 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 14.2 / 3.2 / 2.0 | -2.4 |
| 26.2 | 13.7 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 12.0 / 1.8 / 0.6 | -2.4 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | Lost 94–116 | – | – | |
| May 1 | Lost 79–93 | – | – | |
| Apr 29 | Lost 109–116 | – | – | |
| Apr 27 | Won 94–88 | – | – | |
| Apr 25 | Won 113–105 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 110–122 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Won 124–118 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Lost 105–110 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 109–138 | – | – | |
| Apr 3 | Won 117–113 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 49.6 (lg 49.8) , 17th in the league | 13.3 (lg 13.6) , 16th in the league | 14.4 (lg 14.2) , 13th in the league |
| Forwards | 40.3 (lg 37.4) , 4th in the league | 14.9 (lg 15.3) , 21st in the league | 7.7 (lg 7.0) , 5th in the league |
| Centers | 12.4 (lg 10.7) , 3rd in the league | 7.8 (lg 7.5) , 9th in the league | 2.0 (lg 1.9) , 8th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 51.5 (lg 49.8) , 6th in the league | 13.0 (lg 13.6) , 22nd in the league | 13.1 (lg 14.2) , 25th in the league |
| Forwards | 33.1 (lg 37.4) , 30th in the league | 14.3 (lg 15.3) , 24th in the league | 5.8 (lg 7.0) , 30th in the league |
| Centers | 10.1 (lg 10.7) , 19th in the league | 7.7 (lg 7.5) , 11th in the league | 1.8 (lg 1.9) , 15th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.