December 14th - The Knicks defeated the Magic 132-120. Knicks star Andrew Brunson was in red-hot form, scoring 40 points and dishing out 8 assists, applying constant pressure on both ends of the court and becoming key to the team's victory .

At the start of the game, Towns and Anunoby combined for a strong performance, and the Knicks quickly found their rhythm. However, the Magic, led by Suggs and Bane, kept the score close, and the Magic led 36-33 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Brunson's consecutive drives and outside shots helped the team widen the gap, and the Knicks took a 71-64 lead at halftime .

In the third quarter, Benjamin Bankel and Bayne briefly led the Magic to a comeback. However, the Knicks responded with a scoring run, entering the final quarter with an 8- point lead. In the fourth quarter, the Knicks maintained control of the game, with Anunoby and Towns hitting crucial shots to extinguish any Magic comeback hopes. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Magic 132-120.

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 40 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists; Towns 29 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Anunoby 24 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals; Bridges 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Hart 12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals; Robinson 5 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks; Kolek 4 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Clarkson 2 points, 1 assist; Yabusele 2 rebounds.

Magic player statistics

Suggs had 26 points , 2 rebounds , and 7 assists; Benjamin Bankel had 25 points , 8 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Bain had 18 points , 6 rebounds , and 7 assists ; Carter had 14 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists , and 4 steals ; Black had 12 points , 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks; Richardson had 9 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists; Howard had 8 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Isaac had 5 points and 4 rebounds; Jones had 3 points and 1 assist .