Banchero's 30 Points Power Magic Past Kings 111-107

Orlando, Fla. — Paolo Banchero delivered a standout performance with 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, powering the Orlando Magic to a 111-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night and snapping a six-game losing streak.

The win, played before a home crowd at the Kia Center, came on March 26, 2026, and marked Banchero's third consecutive game scoring at least 30 points. Over his four-year NBA career, this was the 25th time he has reached that scoring threshold while also securing at least five rebounds and five assists, a franchise record surpassed only by Tracy McGrady's 66 such outings.

For the Magic, who improved to 39-34, the victory provided a much-needed boost after a skid that dropped them below the play-in threshold in the Eastern Conference. The team had climbed as high as fifth place earlier in the season on the heels of a seven-game winning streak. Now, Orlando sits in a three-way tie for eighth with Charlotte and Miami, trailing Atlanta (41-32), Toronto (40-32) and Philadelphia (40-33). The top six teams in each conference earn direct playoff berths, while seeds seven through 10 must compete in the play-in tournament.