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The Orlando Magic (18–12) and New York Knicks (17–13) square off on December 29 at Kia Center.
In this matchup, New York’s offense, led by Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, is superior. Randle has scored at least 20 points in 15 straight matches; during that time, he has averaged 26.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Randle, who is currently averaging 22.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in 2023–24, is surrounded by the equally-hot Brunson. In his last 3 contests, Brunson has averaged 32.7 points, and in December, he has averaged 27.3 points per game. This season, Brunson has a 45.3% 3-point shooting percentage while averaging 26.0 points and 5.9 assists per game. The Knicks are dominating on the offensive glass and as a team have scored more than 1.17 points per possession, ranking in the top 10 in the NBA. This season, the Knicks rank in the top 8 in the league for both turnovers with 13.1 and free throw creation (24.6 attempts per game).
Orlando enjoys home-court advantage and has a record of 11-4 at Kia Center. In home games, Orlando leads the NBA in both free throw production (27.1 points per game) and points in the paint with 55.9 points per game, and the Magic have outscored rivals by 9.2 points per 100 possessions. Along with having a strong offensive glass, the Magic score 16.0 second-chance scores per game, and Orlando has excellent defensive stats. The Magic are among the NBA’s top 5 defensive teams, permitting fewer than 1.11 points per possession. Orlando, on the other hand, tops the league in assist avoidance, enabling just 23.3 assists per game. In terms of turnover generation, Orlando is ranked among the top five in the league.
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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Game Information
- Date: 12/29/2023
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Amway Center.
- How to Watch Knicks vs Magic: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
