\u2014 Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) February 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic takeaways<\/p>\n For a team that entered play having lost 14-straight games, the Kings didn\u2019t look phased as play got underway on Thursday.<\/p>\n Sacramento jumped out to a ten-point lead after the first quarter while holding the seventh-seed Magic to five-of-24 (21%) shooting from the field as Malik Monk (nine points) set the tone early in his return from a three-game absence.<\/p>\n Although the Kings put Orlando in an early double-digit hole, they would punch back as the game rolled on.<\/p>\n The Magic mounted a 16-0 run that erased Sacramento\u2019s lead (and momentum), as Orlando went on to outscore the Kings 46-27 in the second quarter.<\/p>\n Pushing the pace on the break (13-2 advantage in fast-break points during the second) and a 19-9 advantage in bench scoring lifted the Magic to a nine-point lead at the break, one that put the Kings on the verge of a record-setting defeat.<\/p>\n Max goes OVER the backboard for the and-1 \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/6Ok0zYtIat<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) February 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Orlando entered the night ranked near the bottom of the NBA in three-point shooting, but you wouldn\u2019t know it based on how Thursday\u2019s game unfolded.<\/p>\n The Magic shook off a sluggish first quarter and hammered Sacramento\u2019s perimeter defense the rest of the way, going on to finish the night with a franchise-record 27 made three-point field goals (27-of-51, 53% on the night) to blow things open in the second half.<\/p>\n Funnily enough, Orlando\u2019s franchise-record-breaking performance beat its previous best of 25, set during a double-overtime showdown against the Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 3, 2024.<\/p>\n While many have already shifted their attention to College Basketball, the NBA Draft Lottery, and the NBA Draft, those in attendance on Thursday departed early as boos rained down during the closing moments of action.<\/p>\n Those who purchased tickets or own season ticket plans aren\u2019t as aligned with Sacramento\u2019s lengthy losing streak and not-so-subtle tanking ways, and they vocalized their displeasure as they made their way to the exits.<\/p>\n The Beam, a beacon of celebration and hope over the past three-plus years, hasn\u2019t illuminated the Sacramento skyline since January 16th. Losing 15 straight games isn\u2019t just a speed bump\u2013it\u2019s going through the guard rail and off a cliff.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t normal. Things have been bad in Kings Land for the majority of the past two decades, but none of those sub-500 teams lost at the rate this team has.<\/p>\n Rebuilding takes time. Some of the best current situations in the NBA were built in a similar fashion, such as Oklahoma City, Detroit, and San Antonio\u2013even though they benefited from some lottery luck.<\/p>\n Losing games may benefit this franchise in the long run, but fans deserve better, and that is something the players understand.<\/p>\n \u201cI know the season has been a lot for the fans,\u201d rookie center Maxime Raynaud said postgame. \u201cWinning is important. We\u2019re going to get it fixed. It\u2019s not the prettiest right now, but we\u2019re going to get it back on track.\u201d<\/p>\n Head coach Doug Christie echoed Raynaud\u2019s message, stating that he has seen the best and worst days of Sacramento Kings basketball, but that better days are ahead.<\/p>\n \u201cOur fans deserve more. We\u2019ll get there,\u201d Christie said. \u201cIt\u2019s as painful as it gets. We need to make sure that we are better, and we will be.\u201d<\/p>\n Another Double-Double For The Rook<\/p>\n Rookie center Maxime Raynaud is expected to start each game the rest of the way with Domantas Sabonis (knee) out for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n The Stanford product continued his recent stretch of strong performances by posting his ninth double-double of the season, scoring 17 points (eight-of-13 from the field), grabbing 14 rebounds, and handing out four assists over 39 minutes.<\/p>\n Keegan Returns<\/p>\n Following a 20-game absence that was due to a sprained ankle, Keegan Murray made his return to the hardwood on Thursday in what was his first action since January fourth.<\/p>\n Murray said he doesn\u2019t expect to feel fully healthy until the offseason, adding that he suffered the worst ankle injury of his career.<\/p>\n Over 31 minutes of action, Murray scored 15 points on six-of-13 shooting (three-of-seven from deep) and pulled down eight rebounds in the loss.<\/p>\n Sacramento Kings Injury Report<\/p>\n De\u2019Andre Hunter (eye) was a full participant in Sacramento\u2019s practice on Tuesday and is expected to return during the Kings\u2019 upcoming road trip.<\/p>\n Dylan Cardwell (left ankle sprain) suffered an injury during a workout and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.<\/p>\n Domantas Sabonis underwent season-ending surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee. Sabonis is expected to be ready for training camp this September.<\/p>\n Zach LaVine underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right fifth finger. LaVine is expected to be ready for training camp this September.<\/p>\n More Sacramento Kings content from Sactown Sports<\/p>\n When is the next Sacramento Kings game?<\/p>\n The Sacramento Kings will begin a five-game road trip on Saturday afternoon against old friend De\u2019Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n Fox led all scorers with 28 points and 11 assists (two turnovers) during the Spurs\u2019 win over the Kings back on November 16th.<\/p>\n Be sure to catch all of the Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs action right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage beginning at 3:30 PM PT on\u00a0Game Night before a 5:00 pm PT tip-off from downtown San Antonio.<\/p>\n Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season<\/p>\n Saturday, February 21st\u00a0@ San Antonio Spurs \u2013 5:00 PM PT Thank you for reading\u00a0SactownSports.com<\/a>. 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