Knicks vs Magic
Sun, Dec 7
Final
Knicks
Knicks
(15 - 7)
106
-
100
Magic
Magic
(14 - 9)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 35 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 106 |
| Magic | 31 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 100 |
Venue: Madison Square Garden
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jalen Brunson
NYK | #11 | G
30
2
9
Anthony Black
ORL | #0 | G
14
11
4
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 52% chance of winning the game
Despite New York's strong home record, the Magic are positioned to secure a third straight victory against the Knicks by exploiting the absence of OG Anunoby and the potential loss of Karl-Anthony Towns.
Key Analysis
- • Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with calf tightness, and his absence would severely cripple New York's spacing and rebounding.
- • Orlando has already defeated the Knicks twice this season, including a dominant 124-107 win at Madison Square Garden in November.
- • The confirmed absence of elite defender OG Anunoby leaves the Knicks vulnerable against Orlando's dynamic forward duo of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
- • Paolo Banchero returned to the lineup Friday and provides a crucial playmaking boost for the Magic, even if he remains on a minutes restriction.
- • Orlando's length and defensive rating (ranked 9th) have successfully stifled the Knicks' offense in both previous meetings this season.
- • New York will need Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart to play exceptional individual defense to compensate for their depleted frontcourt depth.
