Magic Defeat Knicks for Key Victory Despite Major Injuries

Orlando ends New York's three-game series sweep and hands the Knicks their third straight loss while missing top scorers.

The Orlando Magic, missing their top four scorers due to injuries, defeated the New York Knicks 103-94 at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks were without Karl-Anthony Towns, who is sidelined with a right knee injury, and struggled offensively, shooting just 18.2% from three-point range.
Cole Anthony led the Magic with 24 points, while Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 19 points off the bench, including three crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter.
New York's loss marks their season-high third consecutive defeat and their lowest-scoring game of the season, despite 24 points each from Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges.
The Magic's bench outscored the Knicks' reserves 50-18, with Jonathan Isaac and Goga Bitadze making significant defensive and offensive contributions.