Orlando plays New York on 5-game win streak

Thu, Mar 7, 2024
NBA News (AP)

Orlando Magic (37-26, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (35-27, fifth in the Eastern Conference)

New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will attempt to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory against New York.

The Knicks are 24-15 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks second in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 45.6 rebounds. Julius Randle leads the Knicks with 9.2 boards.

The Magic are 26-15 in conference matchups. Orlando ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 2.0.

The Knicks average 13.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 11.6 per game the Magic give up. The Magic average 11.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.0 fewer made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Knicks allow.

The teams play for the fourth time this season. In the last meeting on Feb. 15 the Magic won 118-100 led by 36 points from Paolo Banchero, while Jalen Brunson scored 33 points for the Knicks.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brunson is shooting 47.8% and averaging 27.1 points for the Knicks. Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 3.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

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Cole Anthony is shooting 43.2% and averaging 11.8 points for the Magic. Jalen Suggs is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 2-8, averaging 103.5 points, 42.4 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.2 points per game.

Magic: 8-2, averaging 110.7 points, 42.6 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 52.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.1 points.

INJURIES: Knicks: Mitchell Robinson: out for season (ankle), Julius Randle: out (shoulder), OG Anunoby: out (elbow), Jalen Brunson: day to day (knee).

Magic: Jonathan Isaac: out (knee), Wendell Carter Jr.: out (knee), Gary Harris: out (calf).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.