December 23, 2024

Knicks vs. Magic: How to watch, odds, injury report, TV info for Friday

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On Friday, the Orlando Magic (18-12) host the New York Knicks (17-13), and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

After starting 16-7, the Magic have lost five of their last seven games entering play on Friday. Their two-game win streak was snapped on Wednesday by the Philadelphia 76ers, who were playing without Joel Embiid.

Franz Wagner led the Magic in the 112-92 loss with 24 points, five rebounds and three assists. He has 16 20-point games this season, including each of his last four appearances.

Meanwhile, the Knicks continue a three-game road trip after dropping their first matchup on Wednesday in Oklahoma City, 129-120. They fell to 6-6 in December after going 11-7 in October and November.

Despite an uneven month, Jalen Brunson continues to perform at a high level. He is one of six players with a 50-point game this season and is averaging 27.3 points, 6.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 40% shooting from 3-point range in December.

The contest on Friday is the first of three this season between the Knicks and Magic, who have won 13 out of the last 24 meetings in Orlando.

Here is when you should tune in to watch the game:

  • Date: Dec. 29
  • Time: 7 p.m. EST
  • Location: Orlando, Florida
  • TV Channel: MSG Network, Bally Sports Florida
  • Point Spread: Magic -1.5
  • Money Line: Knicks +100, Magic -120
  • Over/Under: 226.5
  • New York: Charlie Brown Jr. (two-way contract), Mitchell Robinson (ankle), Jericho Sims (ankle) and Jacob Toppin (two-way contract) are out.

    Orlando: Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) is questionable. Gary Harris (calf), Markelle Fultz (knee), Jett Howard (G League assignment), Joe Ingles (ankle) and Trevelin Queen (two-way contract) are out.

    Note: Injury reports are subject to change.

    New York Knicks:

  • RJ Barrett
  • Julius Randle
  • Isaiah Hartenstein
  • Donte DiVincenzo
  • Jalen Brunson
  • Orlando Magic:

  • Franz Wagner
  • Paolo Banchero
  • Wendell Carter Jr.
  • Jalen Suggs
  • Anthony Black
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