After losing 98-74 at Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks, the Orlando Magic are once again in the losing column. The Magic failed to shoot the ball all night long and recorded a season-low scoring total. In the defeat, the team's field goal percentage was below 35 percent.
Although Paolo Banchero led the squad in scoring with 23 points, the other players fell short. Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 26 points to lead the Knicks, and Precious Achiuwa finished with a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds. Magic lost this final head-to-head matchup with a possible playoff opponent, but they will have plenty of chances to overtake the Knicks and climb the rankings in the future. When the Indiana Pacers visit town on Sunday, the Magic will be back on the court to be back in the winning column.