PREVIEW: The Orlando Magic enter this matchup as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-25 record, while the Sacramento Kings sit in 15th place in the Western Conference at 12-44. Sacramento is attempting to snap a six-game home losing streak , a daunting task against a Magic squad that has shown resilience on the road. Orlando excels in tight contests, posting an 8-2 record in games decided by three points or fewer , suggesting they thrive in high-pressure situations. The Magic are ranked second in limiting three-point attempts on defense while maintaining the third-best defensive rebounding rate, but they rank 27th in transition defense and 28th in three-point shooting efficiency. Sacramento's offensive identity centers on midrange shots, ranking first in the league in that category, yet they struggle significantly from beyond the arc, ranking 29th in three-point frequency. Both teams share a glaring weakness: poor perimeter defense, as the Kings rank 29th in three-point defense while the Magic sit at 28th. The Kings have dropped their last ten games, averaging just 106.8 points while allowing 119.9 per contest , creating a significant momentum disparity heading into this encounter. Sacramento faces a depleted roster with Zach LaVine out for the season and multiple key contributors listed as day-to-day, further compounding their challenges against Orlando's more consistent lineup.