The Orlando Magic are at home on Thursday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup.
Orlando enters Thursday’s game with a 38-34 record after losing on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic as he recorded 36 points, six rebounds and five assists while Tristan da Silva added 18 points, six rebounds and three assists of his own.
Now Orlando will try to bounce back at home on Thursday as they face off against a struggling Kings team.
On the other side, Sacramento enters Thursday’s contest with a 19-54 record after losing on the road to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
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Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22)© Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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Devin Carter led the way for the Kings in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points, three rebounds and three assists while Daeqwon Plowden recorded 22 points and two rebounds off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Kings Injury Report: Will Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford Play?
For the Kings, they have 10 players listed on their injury report, including both Russell Westbrook and Nique Clifford.
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Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18)Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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Sacramento has ruled out Westbrook due to irritation in the joint of his first toe on his right foot and there is no timetable for his return.
The Kings have also ruled out Clifford due to a left midfoot sprain as he will miss his second straight game and he is expected to miss the next week.
Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5)Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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Keegan Murray has also been ruled out as he continues to recover from an ankle sprain while Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, De’Andre Hunter and Drew Eubanks are all set to miss the remainder of the season.
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Precious Achiuwa has been listed as questionable due to lower back soreness and he is in danger of missing his second straight game.
Killian Hayes has also been listed as questionable due to left toe inflammation while Isaiah Stevens is questionable with right ankle soreness.
Magic Injury Report: Will Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner Play?
On the other side, the Magic have four players listed on their injury report, including both Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner.
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Jalen Suggs (4)Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images
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Orlando has listed Suggs as questionable due to an illness and there is a chance he could return from a two-game absence.
The Magic have ruled out Wagner due to left ankle injury management that has kept him sidelined since Feb. 19 and there is still no timetable for his return.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) and guard Anthony Black (0)Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
(Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports)
Anthony Black has also been ruled out due to a left abdominal strain while Jonathan Isaac remains sidelined with a left knee sprain.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Kings and Magic from Orlando at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
