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Preview: Magic Look to Continue Dominance Over Knicks at MSG NEW YORK (Interstat) — A compelling Eastern Conference matchup unfolds at Madison Square Garden on Sunday as the New York Knicks host the Orlando Magic, with the visitors seeking a regular-season series sweep. The Magic (13-9) have won both meetings this season, including a 133-121 victory in Orlando just over two weeks ago on Nov. 22. They also won decisively in New York, 124-107, on Nov. 12. Orlando arrives after a narrow 114-112 home loss to San Antonio on Wednesday snapped a three-game winning streak. New York (14-7) enters on a strong note, having won four of its last five, most recently a 119-104 victory over Charlotte. The spotlight will be on two of the league’s premier forwards. Orlando’s Franz Wagner is averaging 24.3 points over his last 10 games and was spectacular in the last matchup against New York, pouring in 37 points with six rebounds and seven assists. His consistent scoring and playmaking fuel the Magic’s offense. For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns is coming off a dominant 35-point, 18-rebound performance against Charlotte. He recorded 24 points and eight rebounds in the loss to Orlando earlier this month and will be central to New York’s effort to control the paint and avenges those defeats. Beyond the star power, backcourt play will be critical. Orlando’s Jalen Suggs is coming off a 24-point game against the Spurs. New York will counter with All-Star Jalen Brunson, who scored 26 points in the win over Charlotte, and the versatile Josh Hart, who nearly posted a triple-double in that same contest. The game represents a significant test for both teams’ positioning in the crowded East standings. For Orlando, a win at the Garden would reaffirm their status as a rising contender. For the Knicks, protecting their home floor and solving the Magic’s defense is a immediate priority before embarking on a lengthy road trip later in the month. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST Sunday at Madison Square Garden.

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