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Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 28 Jan 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 107-121
23-32 27-33 27-31 30-25
Position#28
Record10-12
FormLWLLW
Points / game107.1
Allowed / game111.3
vs
Position#23
Record8-12
FormLLLLW
Points / game112.0
Allowed / game119.9
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Sacramento Kings
21 Dec 2026
ORL v SAC
upcoming
26 Mar 2026
ORL121
SAC117
29 Mar 2025
ORL121
SAC91
23 Mar 2024
ORL107
SAC109
05 Nov 2022
ORL123
SAC126
26 Mar 2022
ORL110
SAC114
27 Jan 2021
ORL107
SAC121
02 Aug 2020
ORL132
SAC116
30 Oct 2018
ORL99
SAC107
23 Jan 2018
ORL99
SAC105
03 Nov 2016
ORL102
SAC94
21 Nov 2015
ORL91
SAC97
06 Mar 2015
ORL119
SAC114
21 Dec 2013
ORL100
SAC105
27 Feb 2013
ORL101
SAC125
23 Feb 2011
ORL105
SAC111
22 Jan 2010
ORL100
SAC84
01 Nov 2008
ORL121
SAC103
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Sacramento Kings winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#30
L
90-132
90
132
-42
73avg 101
A09/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
98-112
98
112
-14
82avg 101
A10/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
99-121
99
121
-22
88avg 101
H12/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
97-124
97
124
-27
76avg 101
A16/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
115-122
115
122
-7
104avg 101
A16/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
84-91
84
91
-7
73avg 101
A18/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
97-96
97
96
+1
87avg 101
A21/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
118-120 OT
118
120
-2
111avg 101
A23/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
104-107
104
107
-3
98avg 101
H25/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
117-108
117
108
+9
115avg 101
H26/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-32
16-30
24-31
33-39
27-36
23-20
25-29
23-27
23-25
31-38
28-23
17-35
28-34
20-26
24-28
25-36
26-29
24-23
33-32
32-38
13-19
25-28
16-19
30-25
25-21
10-30
33-26
29-19
28-37
32-25
27-26
21-20
29-24
29-26
28-24
18-33
19-30
36-24
32-22
30-32
215.2Avg total
101.9Scored
113.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)107.1111.3218.5-4.245%
Season at home (10)106.7108.4215.1-1.750%
Season away (12)107.5113.8221.2-6.242%
Last 10 (10)101.9113.3215.2-11.420%
Last 5 (5)104.0104.4208.4-0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)109.0115.1224.1-6.032%
vs Similar (8)105.1106.9212.0-1.862%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKings
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
106-137
106
137
-31
92avg 105
A05/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
128-124
128
124
+4
121avg 105
H07/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
123-144
123
144
-21
118avg 105
H09/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
99-125
99
125
-26
90avg 105
H10/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
127-122
127
122
+5
127avg 105
H12/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
126-132
126
132
-6
128avg 105
H14/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
100-138
100
138
-38
87avg 105
H16/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
123-128
123
128
-5
110avg 105
H18/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
96-115
96
115
-19
86avg 105
A21/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
103-94
103
94
+9
94avg 105
H23/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-37
28-31
27-32
31-37
28-25
34-34
31-34
35-31
43-35
31-36
29-40
20-33
24-38
25-28
20-27
30-32
30-30
35-34
32-29
30-29
43-33
25-32
37-35
21-32
31-34
30-35
16-37
23-32
25-34
33-33
36-30
29-31
29-25
27-36
19-34
21-20
25-26
24-28
27-18
27-22
239.0Avg total
113.1Scored
125.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)112.0119.9231.9-7.940%
Season at home (13)113.8120.5234.3-6.846%
Season away (7)108.9118.7227.6-9.929%
Last 10 (10)113.1125.9239.0-12.830%
Last 5 (5)109.6121.4231.0-11.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (19)111.3118.6229.9-7.442%
vs Similar (11)118.9123.0241.9-4.136%
vs Weaker ◀no games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -5.2-5.2Q1: -1.9-1.9Q2Q2: -2.4-2.4Q2: -3.5-3.5Q3Q3: +1.0+1.0Q3: -4.2-4.2Q4Q4: -4.6-4.6Q4: -3.2-3.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -5.2-5.2Q1: -1.9-1.9Q2Q2: -2.4-2.4Q2: -3.5-3.5Q3Q3: +1.0+1.0Q3: -4.2-4.2Q4Q4: -4.6-4.6Q4: -3.2-3.2
Orlando MagicSacramento Kings
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#30
L
33-62
33
62
-29
A09/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
50-56
50
56
-6
A10/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
54-63
54
63
-9
H12/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
48-60
48
60
-12
A16/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A16/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
38-47
38
47
-9
A18/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
35-51
35
51
-16
A21/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
60-62
60
62
-2
A23/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H25/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
55-54
55
54
+1
H26/01
NBA
103.8Avg total
48.1Scored
55.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.057.3109.4-5.337%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.757.6111.4-3.950%-
Last 30 away (16)50.657.1107.6-6.525%-
Last 10 (10)48.155.7103.8-7.620%-
Last 5 (5)49.252.8102.0-3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)52.758.4111.1-5.632%-
vs Similar (8)50.154.5104.6-4.450%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
48-68
48
68
-20
A05/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H07/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
74-71
74
71
+3
H09/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
49-66
49
66
-17
H10/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
65-64
65
64
+1
H12/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
68-65
68
65
+3
H14/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
61-69
61
69
-8
H16/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
58-67
58
67
-9
H18/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
56-61
56
61
-5
A21/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
49-54
49
54
-5
H23/01
NBA
123.4Avg total
59.0Scored
64.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.762.6122.3-2.943%-
Last 30 at home (18)61.762.6124.3-0.956%-
Last 30 away (12)56.862.7119.4-5.925%-
Last 10 (10)59.064.4123.4-5.440%-
Last 5 (5)58.463.2121.6-4.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (19)57.860.8118.6-3.037%-
vs Similar (11)63.065.8128.8-2.855%-
vs Weaker ◀no games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 101.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.3 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.4 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.926.1
46.7%
52.8%52.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.612.1
35.0%
36.6%36.3
🏀 Free throws18.513.4
72.4%
77.7%13.4
They take 90.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.128.8
54.2%
52.8%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.312.7
38.1%
36.6%38.1
🏀 Free throws24.617.4
70.7%
77.7%17.4
They take 86.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 28 Jan 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLLWLLLLLL
Sacramento Kings
WLLLLWLLWL
#28
League position
#23
-11.4
Net rating
-12.5
102.0
Offensive rating
110.6
113.5
Defensive rating
123.1
48.9%
Effective FG%
55.4%
56.3%
Opp. effective FG%
58.8%
12.8%
Turnover %
12.4%
24.1%
Off. rebound %
18.3%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.28
35.0%
3-point %
38.1%
60.5%
Assist %
63.4%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence102.0 · 110.6Defence113.5 · 123.1Shooting48.9% · 55.4%3-point %35.0% · 38.1%Ball care12.8% · 12.4%Off. rebounds24.1% · 18.3%Free throws0.20 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)20% · 30%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Sacramento Kings
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
Orlando Magic wins
6
Sacramento Kings wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/01/21HCharlotte Hornets117-108
25/01/21HCharlotte Hornets104-107
23/01/21AIndiana Pacers118-120 OT
21/01/21AMinnesota Timberwolves97-96
18/01/21ANew York Knicks84-91
16/01/21ABrooklyn Nets115-122
16/01/21ABoston Celtics97-124
12/01/21HMilwaukee Bucks99-121
10/01/21ADallas Mavericks98-112
09/01/21AHouston Rockets90-132
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/01/21HNew York Knicks103-94
21/01/21ALos Angeles Clippers96-115
18/01/21HNew Orleans Pelicans123-128
16/01/21HLos Angeles Clippers100-138
14/01/21HPortland Trail Blazers126-132
12/01/21HIndiana Pacers127-122
10/01/21HPortland Trail Blazers99-125
09/01/21HToronto Raptors123-144
07/01/21HChicago Bulls128-124
05/01/21AGolden State Warriors106-137

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW45%
HomeWWLLW50%
AwayLLLWL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221012
Win %45%50%42%
Points / game107.1106.7107.5
Allowed / game111.3108.4113.8
Point differential-4.2-1.7-6.2
Avg total218.5215.1221.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%20%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)50% (2)67% (3)
Overtime %5%0%8%
Sacramento Kings
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW40%
HomeWLLLW46%
AwayWLLLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games20137
Win %40%46%29%
Points / game112.0113.8108.9
Allowed / game119.9120.5118.7
Point differential-7.8-6.8-9.9
Avg total231.9234.3227.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%8%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)80% (5)50% (2)
Overtime %5%0%14%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Los Angeles Lakers2218482%113.7104.0+9.7
2 Utah Jazz2016480%113.7104.7+9.0
3 Philadelphia 76ers2014670%113.4110.0+3.5
4 Brooklyn Nets2113862%118.8113.8+5.0
5 Los Angeles Clippers2113862%111.5108.3+3.2
6 Denver Nuggets2012860%117.3110.7+6.7
7 Memphis Grizzlies1710759%109.4107.5+1.9
8 Boston Celtics1810856%110.9110.0+0.9
9 Golden State Warriors2011955%112.3113.7-1.4
10 Milwaukee Bucks1910953%118.3112.8+5.5
11 Atlanta Hawks21111052%112.3110.9+1.4
12 Houston Rockets20101050%111.2108.5+2.6
13 Indiana Pacers20101050%112.4111.3+1.1
14 Dallas Mavericks20101050%111.5110.5+1.0
15 Portland Trail Blazers20101050%113.5116.9-3.4
16 New York Knicks23111248%101.3101.3-0.1
17 Chicago Bulls21101148%114.1115.8-1.7
18 Cleveland Cavaliers21101148%103.6108.8-5.2
19 Orlando Magic22101245%107.1111.3-4.2
20 Toronto Raptors2091145%110.3109.4+0.9
21 San Antonio Spurs2091145%110.2112.1-1.9
22 Phoenix Suns1981142%109.6110.1-0.4
23 Oklahoma City Thunder1981142%106.9113.2-6.3
24 New Orleans Pelicans1771041%109.6110.4-0.8
25 Sacramento Kings2081240%112.0119.9-7.8
26 Miami Heat1871139%107.4111.9-4.5
27 Charlotte Hornets2181338%108.6110.3-1.7
28 Detroit Pistons2161529%106.6108.9-2.3
29 Minnesota Timberwolves1951426%108.0117.1-9.1
30 Washington Wizards1641225%113.3117.1-3.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic23272730107
Sacramento Kings32333125121
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