
Orlando Magic

New York Knicks
Star Player
Josh Hart (NYK) 33m 17p 12r 1a 1b
Boxscore
ORL (14-10) 31 24 18 27 — 100 NYK (16-7) 35 19 28 24 — 106 ORLANDO — P. Banchero 4-11 5-6 16; F. Wagner 3-4 0-0 7; W. Carter 2-8 3-4 8; D. Bane 7-15 0-0 16; J. Suggs 6-16 4-5 17; J. Isaac 1-1 2-4 4; T. da Silva 0-7 0-0 0; N. Penda 1-2 0-2 2; G. Bitadze 1-1 0-0 2; T. Jones 2-5 0-0 6; *A. Black 6-16 1-1 14; J. Howard 0-2 0-0 0; J. Richardson 3-6 1-2 8.Totals 36-94 16-24 100. NEW YORK — O. Anunoby 8-14 0-0 21; M. Robinson 3-4 0-0 6; *J. Hart 7-13 0-0 17; M. Bridges 6-17 0-0 12; J. Brunson 10-23 9-12 30; G. Yabusele 2-3 2-2 8; T. Evbuomwan 0-0 0-0 0; M. Diawara 0-1 0-0 0; A. Hukporti 1-2 4-4 6; J. Clarkson 0-5 0-0 0; M. McBride 1-7 2-2 4; T. Kolek 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 39-91 17-20 106. Three-point goals: ORL 12-42 (P. Banchero 3-6; F. Wagner 1-1; W. Carter 1-5; D. Bane 2-4; J. Suggs 1-6; T. da Silva 0-3; N. Penda 0-1; T. Jones 2-4; A. Black 1-7; J. Howard 0-2; J. Richardson 1-3), NYK 11-35 (O. Anunoby 5-7; J. Hart 3-5; M. Bridges 0-4; J. Brunson 1-7; G. Yabusele 2-3; J. Clarkson 0-4; M. McBride 0-5). Rebounds: ORL 48, NYK 52. Assists: ORL 23 (D. Bane 4), NYK 24 (J. Brunson 9). Total Fouls: ORL 16. NYK 21. Fouled Out: ORL—None. NYK—None. Possessions: 99. Halftime: Orlando 55, New York 54. Attendance: 19,812. Officials: Tony Brothers, Mitchell Ervin, Evan Scott.
Summary
NEW YORK (Interstat) — Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and dished nine assists as the New York Knicks held off the Orlando Magic 106-100 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks improved to 13-1 at home this season and avenged two prior losses to Orlando this season. New York built a 35-31 lead after a high-scoring first quarter and maintained control despite Orlando’s push. Josh Hart added 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks, while OG Anunoby contributed 21 points. Desmond Bane led the Magic with 16 points, but Orlando lost forward Franz Wagner to a lower left leg injury in the opening period. The Magic, who got 14 points and 11 rebounds from Anthony Black, fell to 14-10.
Preview
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.