Magic Stun Knicks at MSG
The Orlando Magic stunned the New York Knicks 111-102 at Madison Square Garden, handing the home team their third straight loss. Despite holding a four-point lead at halftime (52-48) and entering the final frame up by the same margin (75-71), Orlando unleashed a decisive fourth-quarter surge. The Magic outscored New York 40-27 in the period, a swing that ultimately sealed their victory. Orlando's sharp shooting, particularly from deep where they connected on 18-of-42 three-pointers (43%), proved too much for the Knicks, who struggled to 24% from beyond the arc on 38 attempts.
New York's efforts, spearheaded by Jalen Brunson's 28 points and Karl-Anthony Towns' double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds, were ultimately insufficient. Franz Wagner led the Magic's charge with a double-double of 23 points and 13 assists, complemented by Desmond Bane's 22 points and 18 points from reserve Anthony Black. Orlando's bench depth, contributing 47 points, proved a significant factor in the contest. This win lifts the Magic to 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Knicks remain at 12th.