Another great game involving the Kings. Facing the youth of Orlando, Sacramento was initially overtaken by the ardor of Bol Bol, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, who led by 18 points (65-47) at halftime and who carried the gap up to +20 (67-47) at the start of the third quarter.
Except that the De’Aaron Fox – Domantas Sabonis duo had not said their last word, gradually regaining control of the match. At +10 (92-82) at the start of the fourth quarter, the Kings seemed to have done the hardest part.
But Bol Bol’s address and Paolo Banchero’s power/technical mix allowed the Magic to stay in the game. The “money time” was crazy and messy, and it took a first small miracle for De’Aaron Fox to recover the ball to score a shot with the board to equalize (106-106) 25 seconds from the end. Franz Wagner then Jalen Suggs will have two chances to fold the match but it is missed. Extension for both teams.
Thanks to De’Aaron Fox, the Kings took the advantage there, but they couldn’t kill the match, and Chuma Okeke equalized (123-123) a few seconds from the end. The Sacramento point guard picks up the ball, time ticks away and he finally releases the logo. It’s in and Mike Brown’s troupe wins at the buzzer (126-123)!
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– Floridian passion. Although we will have to make progress in defense, Jamahl Mosley has what it takes to work with this group. The atypical profile of Bol Bol, the power and technique of Paolo Banchero, the “pistons” Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr… There is talent, especially when they play with such dynamism and passion. It remains to stabilize the position of leader, with a Jalen Suggs who alternates the good and the less good.
– The Fox/Sabonis tandem at its best. The two Sacramento leaders responded with 37 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for De’Aaron Fox, and above all two decisive shots to snatch overtime and victory. But also 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Domantas Sabonis.
TOPS/FLOPS
✅ De’Aaron Fox. The Savior. A shot with the board to snatch extra time, a shot from very far to kill the match, and overall a very good performance (37 points) in a role more of a back than a leader, Domantas Sabonis having become the first creator of the team on place play.
✅ Paolo Banchero. Draymond Green is right: even if the record of the Magic is not terrible, the first choice of the last Draft has already changed the face of his team. With his power and technique, he can attack opposing defenses and set a lot of things in motion for his teammates. 33 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists.
⛔️ Jalen Suggs. The Gonzaga alum continues his roller coaster ride. Very good against Golden State, he suffered against De’Aaron Fox and the Kings, notably missing the winning shot. While he was however very clumsy (2/7) and expensive (6 ball losses for 7 assists) throughout the match.
THE FOLLOWING
Sacramento (3-5): Mike Brown reunites with the Warriors on Monday night (4:00 a.m.)
Orlando (2-8): the Magic hosts the Rockets, also Monday night (1:15 a.m.)
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