Preview: Magic Look to Maintain Playoff Push Against Struggling Kings SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Orlando Magic, holding firm in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, visit the reeling Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Golden 1 Center. Orlando (28-25) arrives after splitting a two-game set with Milwaukee, most recently falling 116-108 at home on Feb. 11. The Magic have won six of their last 10 games. Sacramento (12-44) owns the NBA’s worst record and is mired in a 10-game losing streak, last defeated 121-93 in Utah on Feb. 11. The matchup features a stark contrast in momentum. The Magic, installed as 10.5-point favorites, are battling to solidify postseason positioning. The Kings are deep into a rebuilding season, having lost 18 of their last 19 contests. A key focus will be Orlando guard Desmond Bane, who has been a consistent offensive force. He is averaging 22.8 points over his last 10 games, including a 31-point effort in the recent loss to the Bucks. His scoring punch will be central to Orlando’s attack. Sacramento will look for a spark from rookie guard Devin Carter, who has seen increased opportunity during the team’s slide. He logged 30 minutes and scored 19 points in the loss to the Jazz, one of his more productive outings in recent weeks. For Orlando, guard Jalen Suggs is coming off a 16-point, 10-assist performance, while reserve forward Moritz Wagner provided 12 points off the bench against Milwaukee. The Kings’ most recent outing saw veteran DeMar DeRozan score 20 points and center Dylan Cardwell grab 10 rebounds in the loss to Utah. The game’s total over/under is set at 223.5 points. Orlando begins a four-game Western road trip with this contest, facing Phoenix, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers in quick succession after Thursday. Sacramento embarks on a six-game road trip following this home date, starting Saturday in San Antonio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST Thursday at Golden 1 Center.