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Paolo Banchero Drops 30, But Magic Still Have Work to Do After Beating Kings

The Orlando Magic are playing the song after going mute for a while with a 121-117 victory against the Sacramento Kings inside the Kia Center.

With just under a minute to go, Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden nailed a 3-pointer that made it a one-point game.

The Magic were leading for most of the fourth quarter, but their chances of winning were on the ropes. Luckily, the Magic had Jalen Suggs respond with a 3-pointer of his own with 27.4 seconds to go to put Orlando back up by four points.

DeMar DeRozan cut the Kings' deficit in half by hitting a midrange jumper, but it was time for Sacramento to start fouling since the time on the clock was running out.

Orlando Magic guard Jevon Carter and Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter

Orlando Magic guard Jevon Carter and Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter. | Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Magic Survive vs. Kings in Ugly Win

The Magic got the job done, but that effort won't beat many teams other than the Kings, who are the worst squad in the Western Conference this season.

The Magic are back in action on Sunday when they take on the Toronto Raptors. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET inside the Scotiabank Arena. Fans can watch the game on FanDuel Sports Network or stream it on NBA League Pass.

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