New York Knicks 117 Orlando Magic 131: Magic hold on for third straight win

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsComing off a big victory on Saturday night, the Orlando Magic continued their momentum against the New York Knicks. Despite blowing an 18-point first quarter lead, the Magic were able to hold on for a 131-117 victory.

Looking to sweep both games of a rare home-and-home back-to-back, the Magic came out blazing hot early, knocking down their first 10 shots of the night. Aaron Gordon, who missed the teams blowout win over the Knicks last Sunday, was in attack mode from the start, scoring 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting in the quarter.

Orlando’s defense wasn’t particularly crisp, allowing the Knicks to score 31 points of their own, and march to the free throw line nine…