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Magic Hand Knicks First Home Loss as Brunson Exits With Ankle Injury

Injury uncertainty looms for both teams heading into Friday.

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Nov 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after getting called for a foul in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball as Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic defends during the second quarter at Amway Center on February 07, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Orlando beat New York 124-107 at Madison Square Garden, snapping the Knicks’ five-game win streak and perfect home start.
  • Jalen Brunson rolled his right ankle in the final minutes, shot his free throws, then left; coach Mike Brown said he “turned his right ankle,” and reporters saw him depart in a walking boot and on crutches as further evaluation awaits.
  • Paolo Banchero exited midway through the second quarter with a left groin strain after being listed in-game as questionable to return, with no timetable announced postgame.
  • The Magic controlled the night with a 20-point halftime lead, a 49-37 rebounding edge, 29 assists, and 20 points off 14 Knicks turnovers.
  • Franz Wagner led Orlando with 28 points and Desmond Bane added 22, while Brunson scored 31 and Karl-Anthony Towns had 15 points and 12 rebounds; the Knicks host the Heat on Friday and the Magic host the Nets.