SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Wednesday night, the Orlando Magic triumphed over the Sacramento Kings with a score of 130-111, marking a successful end to their four-game losing streak. Franz Wagner delivered an impressive performance, scoring 31 points, while Paolo Banchero contributed 23 points to the victory. This game was particularly noteworthy as it was Zach LaVine’s first appearance for the Kings after his recent trade from Chicago. LaVine finished with a modest 13 points.

The trade also sent De’Aaron Fox from Sacramento to San Antonio, adding another layer of significance to this matchup. Anthony Black had a solid outing, scoring 15 points, while Goga Bitadze and Cole Anthony both added 14 points. The win allowed the Magic to snap a streak of seven consecutive losses on the road.

For Sacramento, Domantas Sabonis excelled with 21 points and 13 rebounds, and DeMar DeRozan supported the team with 19 points. The Kings had been on a seven-game home winning streak prior to this match. During the game, the Magic outperformed the Kings significantly, especially in the third quarter, where they outscored them 42-23 and held a lead of 30 points in the final quarter.

In terms of standout moments, the Magic surged ahead with an 18-4 run early in the third, capped off by an alley-oop dunk from Bitadze, giving them an 80-64 lead. Statistically, the Magic displayed remarkable shooting accuracy, making 50 of their 88 attempts from the field—an impressive 56.8%. They were also productive from beyond the three-point line, connecting on 16 of 31 attempts at a rate of 51.6%. From the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, sinking 14 out of 15 for a success rate of 93.3%.

Looking ahead, both teams will be in action again on Thursday evening. The Magic will face off against the Denver Nuggets, while the Kings will take on the Portland Trail Blazers.