Key Takeaways:
- Franz Wagner registered 28 points and nine rebounds as Orlando triumphed 124-107 against the Knicks
- The Magic snapped New York’s five-game winning streak, handing the Knicks their first home defeat of the season
- Jalen Brunson led New York with 31 points but suffered a right ankle injury in the final minutes
Game Analysis
The Orlando Magic delivered an impressive 124-107 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, ending New York’s unbeaten home record in the 2023-24 campaign. Franz Wagner spearheaded the Magic’s effort with 28 points and nine rebounds, while Desmond Bane added 22 points and eight assists to secure Orlando’s fifth win in their last seven outings.
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 13, 2025
Anthony Black contributed significantly, shooting 7-for-11 from the field for 17 points, while the Magic demonstrated resilience after leading scorer Paolo Banchero exited at half-time due to a strained left groin sustained on his 23rd birthday.
New York’s Struggles and Key Moments
Jalen Brunson provided a notable individual performance with 31 points. However, he turned his right ankle during a drive with less than two minutes remaining, and Head Coach Mike Brown offered no immediate update postgame on Brunson’s condition. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his NBA-leading 10th double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds for New York. The loss closed the Knicks’ home record at 7-1 and brought their five-game winning streak to a halt.
The Knicks entered the contest averaging 130.2 points across their previous five victories but struggled to find their rhythm offensively, recording just 42 first-half points on 35% shooting and converting just 1-of-10 from three-point range in the second quarter. New York, ranked sixth in the NBA in scoring with 121.8 points per game, found it difficult breaking down an Orlando defence that limited them to 30.6% shooting from beyond the arc.
Magic’s Defensive Stand and Second-Half Composure
Orlando, with a defensive rating ranked 14th in the NBA entering the encounter, showed glimpses of the elite defensive form that had placed them among the league’s top five for points allowed over the previous two campaigns. After the Knicks trimmed the deficit to 100-91 following a Brunson jumper with 6:04 remaining, Jalen Suggs silenced the home crowd with a crucial three-pointer, triggering a defining 10-4 run for the Magic, who held firm for the remainder of the game.
Wagner topped the first-half scoring for Orlando with 17 points, and the Magic outpaced the Knicks 32-19 in the second quarter to build a 20-point lead at half-time. By the end of the third quarter, the Knicks trailed by as many as 21 points. Brunson scored 16 of New York’s 42 first-half points, with the remainder of the team contributing just 26 before the break.
| Team | Points | Field Goal % | 3PT FG % | Top Scorer | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 124 | 48.8% | 36.4% | Franz Wagner (28) | Franz Wagner (9) | Desmond Bane (8) |
| New York Knicks | 107 | 44.3% | 30.6% | Jalen Brunson (31) | Karl-Anthony Towns (12) | Jalen Brunson (6) |
Looking Ahead
Orlando (6-6) now prepares to host Brooklyn on Friday, aiming to extend their impressive form. Meanwhile, the Knicks are set to remain at Madison Square Garden as they welcome Miami, eager to rebound from their first home setback of the season.
