- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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The New York Knicks (9-5) are set to face off against the Orlando Magic (8-7) at Kia Center this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Knicks secured a narrow victory over the Mavericks, winning 113-111. New York achieved a field goal percentage of 44.1%, converting 41 out of 93 attempts and hitting 12 of 42 three-point shots. At the free throw line, they shot 54.3%, making 19 of 35 attempts. In the rebounding department, the Knicks tallied 49 total rebounds, including 16 on the offensive glass, while also dishing out 27 assists. However, they were plagued by 18 turnovers and managed 8 steals. On defense, the Knicks allowed the Mavericks to shoot 41.2% from the field, as Dallas hit 35 of 85 attempts. The Mavericks recorded 23 assists, 6 steals, and a remarkable 10 blocked shots. They finished with an impressive free throw shooting percentage of 83.3%, making 25 out of 30 attempts, and nailed 16 of their 44 three-pointers. The Knicks finished the game with 22 personal fouls compared to the Mavericks’ 26.
Jalen Brunson had a standout performance, scoring 28 points on 11 of 23 shooting while logging 35 minutes on the court. He contributed 3 rebounds and dished out 5 assists, finishing with a shooting percentage of 47.8%.
The Knicks enter this matchup with a season record of 9-5, averaging 120.8 points per game (6th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 45.8%. They’ve made 36.7% of their three-point attempts (223 of 608) and shoot 79.8% from the free throw line. As a unit, they average 47.0 rebounds per game and have dished out 382 assists this season, ranking 20th in the league. Their turnover rate stands at 13.5 per game, with the team committing an average of 20.9 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Knicks force 15.6 turnovers per game and draw 21.6 personal fouls. They rank 11th in the league, allowing 379 assists throughout the season. The Knicks have allowed opponents to shoot 47.0% from the field (566 of 1,204) and give up 41.9 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 39.1% from beyond the arc and the Knicks rank 12th in points allowed per game, averaging 114.9.
The Magic recently triumphed over the Warriors, winning 121-113. They accumulated a total of 43 rebounds, with 33 defensive and 10 offensive boards. While turning the ball over 14 times, the Magic secured 14 steals. The Warriors committed 18 personal fouls, sending Orlando to the line for 29 free throw attempts, where they converted 27 for a 93.1% success rate. From beyond the arc, Orlando managed 8 of 32 attempts (25.0%) and shot 50.6% from the field, going 43 for 85. Defensively, they allowed the Warriors to shoot 50.0%, with Golden State hitting 39 of 78 attempts.
Desmond Bane was a key contributor, scoring 23 points in 39 minutes while adding 5 assists and 6 rebounds, shooting 43.8% (7 of 16).
Orlando holds a record of 8-7 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 47.1% from the field, ranked 15th in the NBA, scoring a total of 1,738 points (averaging 115.9 points per game). They grab 44.9 boards per game, assisting teammates 24.4 times per game (25th in the NBA), while averaging 15.8 turnovers. The Magic commit 22.1 personal fouls per game and maintain an 80.0% free throw percentage.
On defense, Orlando ranks 7th in points allowed, giving up an average of 113.9 points per game. They force 15.1 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 46.7% from the field. Opponents have a shooting percentage of 35.6% from three-point range (171 of 480) while converting 77.4% of free throws. They permit 23.7 assists and 41.5 rebounds per game, ranked 3rd and 6th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will come out on top tonight against the spread?
Pick: Take Orlando
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