Orlando Magic breaks New York Knicks in the final quarter, Detroit Pistons secure only fourth win of the season
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Orlando Magic defeated the New York Knicks 98:94 on the road after a significant comeback in the final quarter.
Tonight, Jalen Brunson and Mitchell Robinson were unavailable for the New York Knicks due to injuries, while on the other side, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner, Gary Harris, and Kevon Harris were sidelined with injuries.
We witnessed a complete deadlock in this game. Knicks mostly held the lead, but it never went beyond 11 points. In the final quarter, the New York Knicks led 88:81, but then came a 13:1 run from the Magic, allowing the Florida team to calmly close out the game.
Paolo Banchero led the scoring for the Orlando Magic with 20 points, while Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 17. Surprisingly, Miles McBride was the top performer for the defeated team with 20 points.
After this matchup, the New York Knicks hold a record of 23-17, placing them in the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Orlando Magic snapped a three-game losing streak and now stand at 22-18, positioned just below tonight’s opponent in the standings.
In another game of tonight’s schedule, a match between the two bottom teams in the East, the Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons took place, and the Pistons secured the win by 129:117 on the road, marking only their fourth win of the season.
Alec Burks had an outstanding game for the Detroit Pistons, scoring 34 points, and Jaden Ivey also contributed well with 24 points. Tyus Jones stood out for the defeated Wizards with 22 points.
After this win, the Pistons hold a record of 4 wins and 36 losses, having the worst record in the entire NBA. On the other hand, the Wizards stand at 7-32, occupying the second-to-last spot in the Eastern Conference.