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Orlando's 131–94 victory over Sacramento on February 19 at Golden 1 Center was defined by a dominant second quarter and perimeter shooting that overwhelmed the Kings' defense. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 30 points while Anfernee Black added 20, anchoring an offensive explosion that saw Orlando shoot 50% from the field and drain 27 three-pointers—well above the Vegas total of 226.5 combined points. The Magic's second quarter alone yielded 46 points, establishing control Sacramento could never reclaim; the Kings managed just 10 fourth-quarter points as their offensive rating plummeted to 91.4. Sacramento's M. Raynaud (17 points) and Kaija Murray (15) could not compensate for a 40.7% shooting night and just eight three-pointers made. Orlando's defense proved suffocating, holding Sacramento to that 91.4 offensive rating while forcing 19 turnovers against only 10 of their own, and they dominated the assist battle 28–22. The 37-point margin signals Orlando's ability to impose their three-point assault on any opponent, positioning them as a serious playoff threat.
