Karl-Anthony Towns added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Knicks, who pulled away in the second half. Mikal Bridges, fresh off a season-high 41-point performance in a win over San Antonio on Christmas Day, chipped in 17 points.
Jalen Suggs, limited to 26 minutes due to foul trouble, led Orlando with 27 points. Goga Bitadze added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Magic, who lost their second consecutive game and fifth in their last seven.
Takeaways
Knicks: The Knicks won their sixth straight game overall and sixth consecutive road game, including two victories in Orlando. They relied on strong defense and a 44-32 rebounding advantage.
Magic: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope moved to a forward position, and Wendell Carter Jr. came off the bench in an attempt to compensate for injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. However, Orlando shot just 36.8% from the field and lost for the fourth time in six home games after starting the season with 10 straight wins.
Key Moment
With 6:23 remaining in the third quarter, Suggs fouled Brunson on a lane runner, which Brunson converted into a three-point play to tie the game at 63. Suggs was forced to sit with five fouls, and by the time he returned in the fourth quarter, the Knicks had built a 87-70 lead.
Key Stat
The Knicks struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 15 three-pointers, but shot 54% overall and went 24-for-34 from the free-throw line. Orlando made 11 of 12 free throws.
Up Next
The Knicks will face Washington on Saturday, while the Magic will host the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
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