- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: MSG
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This Sunday, the New York Knicks (0-2) will be looking for their first victory at Madison Square Garden against the Orlando Magic (0-2).
In their last outing, the Magic faced the Timberwolves, suffering a defeat with a score of 115-93. Orlando finished with a field goal percentage of 44.0%, hitting 37 of their 84 attempts, and struggled from three-point range, making only 8 of 39 attempts. At the free-throw line, they managed to convert 11 of 19 for a percentage of 57.9%. On the boards, the Magic secured 43 rebounds, including 8 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 23 assists. They also recorded 12 turnovers and 7 steals. Defensively, Orlando allowed their opponents to shoot 42.9% from the floor, as Minnesota scored 42 times on 98 attempts. The Timberwolves racked up 33 assists and gained 8 steals in the match. Additionally, Minnesota grabbed a total of 61 rebounds (including 22 offensive) and blocked 4 shots. From the line, they converted 17 of 30 attempts for 56.7%, and made 14 out of 37 attempts from beyond the arc. The Magic committed 26 personal fouls compared to the Timberwolves’ 19.
Wendell Carter Jr. was a standout performer for the Magic, scoring 20 points on 8 of 9 shooting over 29 minutes, while pulling down 9 rebounds and contributing 1 assist, showcasing an impressive shooting accuracy of 88.9%.
The Magic come into this game with a 0-2 record this season. They are averaging 109.0 points per game (ranking 19th in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 46.2%. The Magic have struggled from deep, converting just 26.6% from three-point territory (21 of 79) and 70.7% from the free-throw line. As a team, they are averaging 41.0 rebounds per game, and have recorded 53 assists, positioning them 13th in the league. However, they are averaging 18.0 turnovers per game and committing 27.0 personal fouls.
Defensively, Orlando is forcing 14.5 turnovers per game and drawing 24.5 fouls. They allow opposing teams to shoot 38.4% from three and rank 25th in the NBA for points allowed per game (123.5). Their opponents are shooting 45.7% overall (86 of 188), and Orlando is conceding an average of 51.5 rebounds per game, ranking 30th in the league in assists allowed with 61 for the season.
In their most recent game, the Knicks lost to the Celtics 107-103. New York gathered 32 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 44. They committed 18 turnovers and recorded 6 steals. Boston accumulated 22 fouls, allowing the Knicks 21 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 15 for a success rate of 71.4%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Knicks connected on 16 out of 40 attempts (40.0%), and finished the game shooting 36 out of 80 from the field, translating to 45.0%. Defensively, New York permitted Boston to shoot 40 out of 87 (46.0%) from the field and allowed them to hit 15 out of 39 attempts from three-point territory (38.5%). They also gave up 37 total rebounds to Boston, including 10 on the offensive end.
Karl-Anthony Towns played a pivotal role for the Knicks, shooting 9 for 13 for a field goal percentage of 69.2%, collecting 10 rebounds, and finishing with 22 points and 3 assists in his 37 minutes on the court.
New York is also 0-2 this season. The Knicks are committing an average of 22.5 fouls per game and hitting 70.8% from the free-throw line. They average 24.0 assists per game (ranking 20th in the league) and turn the ball over 16.5 times per outing. This season, New York has scored 203 points (101.5 per game) while averaging 48.5 rebounds.
On the defensive end, the Knicks rank 9th in the league for points allowed (106.5 per game) and force 11.5 turnovers per game. Opponents are shooting 43.8% from the floor (9th in the league) and hitting 32.9% from three (26 of 79). The Knicks are allowing 76.7% at the free-throw line, while conceding an average of 26.5 assists and 41.0 rebounds per game, ranking 18th and 7th respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Favor Orlando
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