The New York Knicks (20-10) travel to face the Orlando Magic (19-13) in a matchup featuring two teams with strong performances this season. The Knicks enter the game on a five-game winning streak, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level, particularly within the conference where they hold a 14-7 record. In contrast, the Magic are looking to bounce back from a recent loss, holding a 15-8 record in conference play. Both teams have excelled in their respective divisions, with the Knicks ranked second and the Magic at the top. However, the Magic will be without key players Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner due to injuries, which could impact their performance against a Knicks team that has been gaining momentum.
New York Knicks at Orlando Magic Game Information
Game Date: December 27, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Florida, MSG, NBA League Pass Channel 1
Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Orlando Magic Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 19-13
Conference Record: 15-8
Division Record: 5-1
Streak: 1 loss
New York Knicks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 20-10
Conference Record: 14-7
Division Record: 5-1
Streak: 5 win
Stat Leaders
Orlando Magic (19-13, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Paolo Banchero, 29 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Paolo Banchero, 8.8 RPG
Assists Leader: Franz Wagner, 5.7 APG
Steals Leader: Franz Wagner, 1.72 SPG
Blocks Leader: Goga Bitadze, 1.67 BPG
New York Knicks (20-10, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Karl-Anthony Towns, 24.6 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Karl-Anthony Towns, 13.68 RPG
Assists Leader: Jalen Brunson, 7.6 APG
Steals Leader: OG Anunoby, 1.57 SPG
Blocks Leader: OG Anunoby, 1.03 BPG
Orlando Magic Injury Report
Paolo Banchero – Oblique (Out) – Coach Jamahl Mosley said on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Banchero is not yet doing contact drills but is ramping up his conditioning workouts, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com.
Franz Wagner – Oblique (Out) – Magic star forward Franz Wagner has suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely, sources tell ESPN. Wagner sustained the injury Friday night and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Gary Harris – Hamstring (Out) – The Magic listed Harris as OUT for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against Miami.
Moritz Wagner – Knee (Out For Season) – Wagner has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee during Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game versus the Heat, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
New York Knicks Injury Report
Mitchell Robinson – Ankle (Out) – Robinson is unlikely to be cleared for game action until at least late January, per Shams Charania on ESPN’s NBA Today program.
Orlando Magic Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 27, 2024 vs New York Knicks
December 29, 2024 vs Brooklyn Nets
January 01, 2025 at Detroit Pistons
January 03, 2025 at Toronto Raptors
January 05, 2025 vs Utah Jazz
January 06, 2025 at New York Knicks
January 09, 2025 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 10, 2025 vs Milwaukee Bucks
January 12, 2025 vs Philadelphia 76ers
January 15, 2025 at Milwaukee Bucks
New York Knicks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 27, 2024 at Orlando Magic
December 28, 2024 at Washington Wizards
December 30, 2024 at Washington Wizards
January 01, 2025 vs Utah Jazz
January 03, 2025 at Oklahoma City Thunder
January 04, 2025 at Chicago Bulls
January 06, 2025 vs Orlando Magic
January 08, 2025 vs Toronto Raptors
January 10, 2025 vs Oklahoma City Thunder
January 12, 2025 vs Milwaukee Bucks
