[Game] 50/82: Kings vs. Magic 05 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Orlando 24-27 (9-18 Away) @ Sacramento Kings 25-24 (13-12 Home)
05 February 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California​

Game Preview:
Zach LaVine Expected to Make Kings Debut Versus Magic (NBA.com)

Availability:
Broadcast: NBA League Pass (NBC Sports California)
Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM

Box Score (via ESPN.com)

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Injury Report (as of 11am ET):
Magic:
Jalen Suggs - DOUBTFUL (calf)
Moritz Wagner - OUT FOR SEASON (ACL)



Kings:
None listed



Referee Assignments:
Tre Maddox (#23 - Crew Chief), Marat Kogut (#32), Che Flores (#91). Thirty-three years combined experience.



Mister Slim Says: Kings have won seven of their last eight games versus the Magic..

 

[Capt. Factorial]

The "not cover" technicality takes me out of the poll - I don't ever dip anything in chocolate. Sorry, pretzels!

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Let's go out there and, well, LIGHT THAT BEAN!!!

 

[Shaqfuey]

I like most things covered in chocolate (I've even had a cricket from that candy place in Old Sac), but I had to vote strawberries as it may be the only thing that I've ever dipped in chocolate (other than my finger).

Excited to see how the team plays at home and how the home crowd reacts. Go Kings!

 

[Sherds]

So pumped for today's game.. Feel like Zach going to fit in straight away on offence with the familiarity he has with Deebo and Domas/Monks' willingness to pass.

Monk and Zach gon be a highlight reel.

 

[funkykingston]

Completely unhealthy, but dipping potato chips in chocolate is a magical thing.

 

[chief bromden]

Pineapple?? Yo I gotta try that

I'll be there, can't wait!!

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

The "not cover" technicality takes me out of the poll - I don't ever dip anything in chocolate. Sorry, pretzels!

Why would I ask what you like to cover in chocolate on Chocolate Fondue Day?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Completely unhealthy, but dipping potato chips in chocolate is a magical thing.

I had potato chips on the list, didn't realize I'd forgotten to include them on the poll.

 

[MizzouKing]

I look forward to seeing how well ZL catches the passing bug. He's not known for being a great passer, but Kings basketball is Kings basketball!

 

[HndsmCelt]

Personally, my favorite chocolate covered treat is cinnamon bears, but I guess that’s pretty fringe

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Personally, my favorite chocolate covered treat or cinnamon bears, but I guess that’s pretty fringe

Chocolate covered cinnamon bears? Like, Gummi Cinnamon Bears?

 

[New Era]

Do you think Zach will start tonight?

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Do you think Zach will start tonight?

Would be surprised if he doesn't.

 

[Caccia]

Do you think Zach will start tonight?

Yes. I have no doubt, especially after today's introductory press conference.

 

[bball_nomad]

We won 7 in a row at home. Facing Magic today that are 1-9 in L10. TOMORROW, though, we will go on the road to Portland, who are suddenly 9-1 in L10. Anyway, we will win both, right?

 

[HndsmCelt]

Chocolate covered cinnamon bears? Like, Gummi Cinnamon Bears?

yup

 

[Jc121]

For all you folks going to the game as nights like this are to be remembered. I have found memories of watching players like wayman tisdale and others make their premire’s and the vibes in the building was fantastic. I am old and live far away but I’ll be watching tonight game on the internet.

 

[sactowndog]

Do you think Zach will start tonight?

personally I hope he doesn’t. The balance Keon gives to our starters and the lack of offensive punch off the bench could really use a Microwave scorer like Zach. A rotation of Carter, LaVine and Lyles coming in for Monk, Ellis and Deebo would give us a Sabonis/Lavine dibble handoff game that would be hard to stop with Lyles and Keegan spotting up.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

personally I hope he doesn’t. The balance Keon gives to our starters and the lack of offensive punch off the bench could really use a Microwave scorer like Zach. A rotation of Carter, LaVine and Lyles coming in for Monk, Ellis and Deebo would give us a Sabonis/Lavine dibble handoff game that would be hard to stop with Lyles and Keegan spotting up.

Zach is starting bro let’s just hope ellis gets more than 25 minutes

 

[sactowndog]

Zach is starting bro let’s just hope ellis gets more than 25 minutes

oh I fully think he will because you know how I feel about Monte and Doug doesn’t have the juevo’s to challenge anyone. I will be at the game and fully expect Ellis to get ~20 minutes and the Kings to play poor defense.

 

[admira1]

personally I hope he doesn’t. The balance Keon gives to our starters and the lack of offensive punch off the bench could really use a Microwave scorer like Zach. A rotation of Carter, LaVine and Lyles coming in for Monk, Ellis and Deebo would give us a Sabonis/Lavine dibble handoff game that would be hard to stop with Lyles and Keegan spotting up.

Lavine is in no way coming off the bench

 

[sactowndog]

Lavine is in no way coming off the bench

notice I said I hope versus I expect.

Just because I think putting another volume shooter poor defender in a line-up with Monk, Deebo and Sabonis is a bad idea, and that Doug’s initial record was a reflection of Keon’s 8-3 record as a starter not Doug’s superior coaching……..

doesn’t mean I think it will actually happen.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1887206365070000562

oh I’m sure that’s not going to somebody from failing to read the room

 

[Caccia]

Doug doesn’t have the juevos to challenge anyone. I will be at the game and fully expect Ellis to get ~20 minutes and the Kings to play poor defense.

Just to be clear, we are talking about Doug Christie? About whom multiple commentators have said, in effect, "Christie's greatest attribute was his impressive knack for defense and the toughness he brought to the game." Coach Doug Christie?

I hope you have fun and Light the Beam!

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1887213169153843361

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1887217849950998719

it would appear that Deebo is not going to request a trade lmao

 

[King-Da-Yah]

notice I said I hope versus I expect.

Just because I think putting another volume shooter poor defender in a line-up with Monk, Deebo and Sabonis is a bad idea, and that Doug’s initial record was a reflection of Keon’s 8-3 record as a starter not Doug’s superior coaching……..

doesn’t mean I think it will actually happen.

If I see you I will most definitely buy you a beer, and I don't even drink! Cheers buddy!

 

[GWD]

The poll forgot to list lingerie model.

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

The positive news almost made me forget that there's a game tonight, LOL!!!