The state of New York has been kind to the Orlando Magic to tip off their 2021-22 NBA campaign.
The Magic have recorded a pair of thrilling victories over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden where they’ve looked much more like a polished veteran squad than the youthful unit that, as expected, has had up-and-down moments to start the season.
Now, Orlando (4-11) hopes its luck in the Big Apple translates to the borough of Brooklyn when it pays a visit to the Nets (11-5) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
“I think (that win over the Knicks) was great for our momentum,” said rookie Jalen Suggs, who scored eight of his 13 points in the fourth quarter of that victory.