Magic use 3-point flurry to hand the Kings their franchise-record 15th straight loss

Paolo Banchero scored 30 points as Orlando set a team record with 27 made 3-pointers

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Paolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 131-94 on Thursday night, handing the Kings their franchise-record 15th straight loss. The Magic set a team record by making 27 3-pointers on 50 attempts. The Kings broke their previous franchise record of 14 consecutive losses, which they had set twice before.

Why it matters

The Kings' losing streak highlights their struggles this season, as they remain the NBA's worst team with a 12-45 record. The loss of key players like Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine to season-ending injuries has further hampered the team's competitiveness.

The details

Banchero was 5-of-7 from 3-point range and also had six assists and five rebounds for the Magic. Orlando broke the team record for 3-pointers of 25 set in 2004. The Kings' previous franchise records for consecutive losses were 14 games, set in 1959-60 and 1971-72 when the team was known as the Cincinnati Royals.

  • The Kings' 15-game losing streak is a new franchise record.
  • The Magic set a new team record with 27 made 3-pointers on Thursday night.

The players

Paolo Banchero

The Orlando Magic forward scored 30 points and made 5 of 7 3-pointers in the win.

Domantas Sabonis

The Kings' star center had season-ending surgery on a meniscus tear in November and played just 19 games this season.

Zach LaVine

The Kings' guard also had season-ending surgery, to repair a tendon on his right pinky finger.

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What’s next

The Kings will look to end their franchise-record losing streak on a five-game road trip, starting with a game against the San Antonio Spurs in Austin, Texas on Saturday night.

The takeaway

The Kings' historic losing streak underscores the team's struggles this season, which have been exacerbated by key injuries. While the Magic were able to take advantage with a dominant 3-point shooting performance, the Kings will need to find a way to end their skid and regain competitiveness as they look to the future.