For the third time this season, the New York Knicks (33-22) lost to the Orlando Magic (30-25), this time 118-100 at the Kia Center.
With Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring), Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles), and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) resting—plus All-Star Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson already scratched—the starting lineup consisted of All-Star Jalen Brunson, Alec Burks, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, and Jericho Sims. Burks hadn’t started a game since March 6, 2023. This was a dusty lineup.
For Orlando, Paolo Banchero tied career-highs for three-pointers made (6) and taken (10) on his way to 36 points.