Knicks Looking To Build Off Win When Facing Magic
The New York Knicks will host the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on Monday afternoon.

The Knicks (6-8) recently ended a five-game skid following a strong 30-point win over the Celtics on Sunday, defeating their Conference rivals by a 105-75 score. The Knicks shot 47.5 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from three-point range during Sunday's win, and Julius Randle was the best player for the Knicks and ended with 20 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three steals. R.J. Barrett delivered 19 points and 11 rebounds with three assists. Reggie Bullock posted 11 points as a starter, while Obi Toppin posted 12 points off the bench. Immanuel Quickley delivered 17 points and eight assists while playing 21 minutes off the bench.

The Knicks are listing Alec Burks (ankle) as a game-time decision, while Frank Ntilikina (knee) has been ruled out.

The Magic (6-7) are trending in the wrong direction and arrive into this game on a five-game losing run while allowing at least 112 points in each one of those defeats. They shot 46.3 percent from the field but only a meager 30.4 percent from beyond the arc during Saturday's loss against the Nets. Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with a strong performance across the board, as he ended with 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and five steals. Cole Anthony contributed 16 points and eight assists, while Aaron Gordon finished with 11 points, six rebounds and six assists. Terrence Ross snapped his cold streak by scoring 23 points off the bench.

The Magic are listing Fultz (knee) and Jonathan Isaac (knee) as out for the season, while Chuma Okeke and Al-Farouq Aminu (both knee) are out as well. Mo Bamba (COVID-19), Michael Carter-Williams (foot) and Evan Fournier (back) are all out as well.
Posted on: 1/17/2021 4:16 PM
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