Previewing the Knicks’ potential playoff foes, Part 2
If the Knicks are going to make this a meaningful postseason, these are the teams they have to get through.
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Knicks 98, Magic 74: Sometimes you gotta stick the whole baby underwater
The next big game Orlando plays will be their first. The Knicks knew last night was a big game and played that way from start to finish.
Magic 118, Knicks 100: Asterisk
Four lines of intersecting thoughts on the Knicks entering the All-Star break
Magic 98, Knicks 94: The gang who couldn’t shoot straight
The Knicks, again without Jalen Brunson, were again left without a win, this time against new rival Orlando
Knicks 106, Grizzlies 94: Stepping up, shouting out
The shorthanded Knicks took on the more shorthanded Grizzlies in Memphis and ground out a win in Grind City
Magic 117, Knicks 108: When it hurts, but you kinda like it
For a brief time in the 1990s, the Knicks and Magic were bitter foes. Was a rivalry resurrected last night in Orlando?
Magic 111, Knicks 106: Somewhat ugly
The Knicks opened Pandora’s box in Orlando: a lot of bad things and one good one
Knicks 102, Magic 98: So cool, so collected
Behind a masterful fourth quarter from Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks overcame a slow start to defeat the Orlando Magic.
Knicks 115, Magic 102: “In complete control”
In convincing fashion, the New York Knicks secured their second victory of the season with a 115-102 win over Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic.
Knicks 118, Magic 88: What an enjoyable win that was
The young Knicks blew out the hampered Magic late in a lost season, and for one evening, at least, it felt really fun to be a Knicks fan again.
Magic 104, Knicks 98: “Tom Thibodeau isn’t worried about the Rockets, Bulls, or Lakers — he has his hands full with the Magic”
After taking one step forward vs. the Pacers on Monday, the Knicks took two steps back vs. the lowly Magic, dropping yet another home game to Orlando and falling to 1-2 against one of the league’s worst teams.
Magic 110, Knicks 104: Throw it in the trash
Three straight wins to start 2021-2022 weren’t in the cards for the New York Knicks this season, as they dropped a Sunday night matchup to the Orlando Magic, 110-104.
Knicks 121, Magic 96: “The Knicks are doing what they should be doing to this team folks, pulverizing them”
The Knicks went up against a vastly inferior team in their second game of the season, and as they should have, they won in grand fashion — besting the Orlando Magic by 25 and breaking the franchise record for 3-pointers made.
Knicks 94, Magic 93
The Knicks needed a win at home against the Magic, and it got close late, but they came out on top after standout games from Julius Randle, Frank Ntilikina, Reggie Bullock, and more.
Knicks 94, Magic 93: Postgame Live
The Knicks got taken to the brink by the Magic, but a last-second steal by Reggie Bullock and a career-high 17 assists in a triple-double for Julius Randle pushed them to victory.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Magic, 3/18/21
The Knicks return home after a tough road back-to-back against the top two teams in the East led to heartbreak. Can they get back on track against the Magic, with both teams hurting?
Magic 107, Knicks 89: Sorry, babe
The Knicks traveled to Orlando riding the high of a 3-game winning streak, and came crashing back down to Earth as the Ghost of Knicks Past came for a visit in the second half.
Magic 107, Knicks 89: Postgame Live
The Knicks lost in Orlando. The game stunk. That is all.
Game Day: Knicks @ Magic, 2/17/21
The Knicks have won three straight after a rousing win over the Hawks on Monday. Julius Randle is playing out of his mind. Still, a sense of impending doom prevails as always. Are the Knicks about to turn back into a pumpkin?
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Jalen Brunson didn’t have it, but every other Knick did as New York won its second straight