The Orlando Magic host the Sacramento Kings at the Kia Center on Thursday night in a cross-conference matchup. While Orlando is looking to cement its postseason positioning in the Eastern Conference, a depleted Sacramento squad is simply trying to find a silver lining amidst a major injury crisis.
Orlando enters the game at 39–32, currently sitting second in the Southeast Division. Despite the absence of All-Star Franz Wagner, the Magic have remained competitive. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.2 points and 8.5 rebounds. The Magic are coming off a bounce-back win over the Pacers on Monday. They aim to protect their 22–12 home record and secure their 40th victory of the season.
The Kings arrive at 19–54, holding the 15th spot in the Western Conference. Sacramento has seen nearly every veteran starter ruled out, including season-ending surgeries for Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and De’Andre Hunter. While DeMar DeRozan continues to score at an elite level, the Kings have lost 11 of their last 12 games.
Kings vs. Magic: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- TV Broadcast (Local): FanDuel Sports Network Florida (Magic), NBC Sports California (Kings)
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
Projected Starting Lineups
Sacramento Kings
- PG: Daniss Jenkins
- SG: Keon Ellis
- SF: DeMar DeRozan
- PF: Precious Achiuwa
- C: Maxime Raynaud
Orlando Magic
- PG: Jalen Suggs
- SG: Desmond Bane
- SF: Tristan da Silva
- PF: Paolo Banchero
- C: Goga Bitadze (if Wendell Carter Jr. is out)
Injury Report
Sacramento Kings
- Domantas Sabonis (C): OUT FOR SEASON (Knee surgery recovery)
- Zach LaVine (SG): OUT FOR SEASON (Finger surgery recovery)
- De’Andre Hunter (SF): OUT FOR SEASON (Eye surgery recovery)
- Drew Eubanks (C): OUT FOR SEASON (Thumb surgery recovery)
- Russell Westbrook (PG): OUT (Right foot soreness)
- Keegan Murray (PF): OUT (Left ankle sprain)
- Isaiah Stevens (PG): OUT (Left ankle sprain)
- Precious Achiuwa (PF): QUESTIONABLE (Lower back soreness)
Orlando Magic
- Franz Wagner (SF): OUT (Right ankle sprain)
- Anthony Black (PG): OUT (Abdominal strain)
- Jonathan Isaac (PF): OUT (Knee injury)
- Wendell Carter Jr. (C): QUESTIONABLE (Left rib contusion)
Head to Head
The Orlando Magic lead the 2025–26 season series 1–0 following a 115–108 victory in Sacramento back in November. Historically, the Kings lead the all-time regular-season series 40–33, but the Magic have won the last three head-to-head encounters.
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Prediction
The talent gap in this matchup is currently massive due to Sacramento’s extensive injury report. While DeMar DeRozan is capable of carrying the scoring load, the Kings lack the defensive pieces to contain Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane for four quarters. Expect Orlando’s defense to force high-turnover situations and for the Magic to dominate the glass, leading to a comfortable double-digit victory.
Score Prediction: Magic 118 – Kings 99
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Where To Watch Across The Globe
United States
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: FDSFL, NBCS-CA, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN or Sportsnet
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 11:00 PM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM AEDT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 4:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 8:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 8:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 7:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
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