Franz Wagner scores season-high 33 points as Magic beat Kings 107-100 to snap 4-game skid

Franz Wagner set a new season high with 33 points, along with seven rebounds and seven assists, as the Orlando Magic triumphed over the Sacramento Kings 107-100 on Tuesday night. This victory marked the end of a four-game losing streak for the Magic. Wagner's performance included 10 successful shots from the field and 10 successful free throws.

Anthony Black contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, including four steals. Zach LaVine led the Kings with 31 points, shooting 10-of-16 overall, including 6-of-9 from behind the arc. Darius Acuff Jr. had 29 points, including four three-pointers, making it the most by any rookie through the first 11 games of a season since Michael Jordan's 289 points for the Chicago Bulls in 1984.

Wagner scored the decisive three-pointer to conclude an 18-5 run in the second quarter, which propelled the Magic to a 52-43 lead and secured their victory. Domantas Sabonis, who was absent due to left knee soreness from the previous Sunday's loss to Miami, shot poorly with zero points on two attempts during his 24 minutes of play.

The three-time All-Star and NBA rebounding champion contributed five assists and two rebounds. Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, and Tristan da Silva were absent for the Magic, with Banchero missing his eighth consecutive game due to a high ankle sprain sustained in a previous game. Desmond Bane scored 15 points, while Wendell Carter Jr. added 11 rebounds and 11 points for the Magic. The Magic will face Utah on Wednesday, while the Kings will host Portland on Friday.