Magic
KnicksThe Orlando Magic came back to beat the New York Knicks 111-102 on Sunday, October 25, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. They trailed by 4 after three quarters.
The Knicks led 52-48 at halftime. The Knicks still led 75-71 after three quarters, but the Magic won the fourth quarter 40-27.
Top performers
Franz Wagner led the Magic with 23 points on 9-of-23 shooting, with 13 rebounds and 9 assists. Desmond Bane added 22 points and 6 rebounds. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson had 28 points on 12-of-28 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 14 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Franz Wagner (23 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists); Karl-Anthony Towns (22 points and 14 rebounds). The Magic bench outscored the Knicks reserves 47-11.
- Jalen Brunson (NYK): 28 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 12-28 FG, 32 MIN
- Franz Wagner (ORL): 23 PTS, 13 REB, 9 AST, 9-23 FG, 37 MIN
- Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK): 22 PTS, 14 REB, 4 AST, 8-15 FG, 33 MIN
- OG Anunoby (NYK): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 6-11 FG, 35 MIN
- Desmond Bane (ORL): 22 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 6-13 FG, 35 MIN
- Tristan da Silva (ORL): 19 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 7-13 FG, 27 MIN
Context
The Magic improved to 1-2, while the Knicks fell to 0-3, their third loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Magic host the Bucks on Friday, Nov 13; the Knicks visit the Pacers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,812 at Madison Square Garden. Officials: John Goble, Andy Nagy and JD Ralls.