The Orlando Magic face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, December 7, with tip-off set for 12:00 p.m. ET. Orlando enters with a 14-9 record and a one-game winning streak, while New York holds a 15-7 mark and has won two straight.
Orlando’s rotation is impacted by Moritz Wagner (left knee) listed out for injury recovery, while Jamal Cain, Colin Castleton, and Orlando Robinson are unavailable on two-way G League assignments. Franz Wagner is listed as available, wearing a face mask for precautionary reasons.
Franz Wagner leads the Magic in scoring, averaging 23.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Paolo Banchero contributes 20.7 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Desmond Bane adds 18.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest. Orlando has scored 118.6 points per game this season, with 44.9 rebounds and 25.5 assists per outing.
New York’s injury report includes Landry Shamet (left shoulder strain) out and Karl-Anthony Towns listed as questionable with left calf tightness. Pacome Dadiet, Tosan Evbuomwan, Trey Jemison III, and Kevin McCullar Jr. are questionable while assigned to G League or two-way duty.
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with 27.9 points and 6.3 assists per game, supported by Towns’ 22.5 points and 11.9 rebounds. Mikal Bridges adds 16.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, while OG Anunoby contributes 15.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. New York averages 121.4 points per game, with 45.7 rebounds and 27.4 assists per contest.
The Magic defeated the Knicks twice this season, 124-107 in New York on November 12 and 133-121 in Orlando on November 22.
