Wagner scored 23 points and Bain added 22, as the Magic defeated the Knicks 111-102.

October 26th - The Magic defeated the Knicks 111-102 . Wagner led the Magic with 23 points , 13 rebounds , and 9 assists, while Bain added 22 points , 6 rebounds , and 2 assists. For the Knicks, Brunson scored 28 points , 3 rebounds , and 4 assists; Anunoby also contributed 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Knicks started with a 12-0 run. The Magic, however, relied on Richardson's three-pointer late in the quarter to help narrow the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 28-21 . In the second quarter, the Magic cut the deficit to 4 points. The Knicks responded promptly with a three-pointer from Shamet, and Bane also hit two consecutive three-pointers. In the crucial moments, Towns scored 3 points through free throws and field goals, helping the Knicks regain their lead. At halftime, the Knicks led 52-48 .

After switching sides, the Knicks extended their lead to 10 points at one point. The Magic responded with long-range shots from Bane and Silva, and Black also found opportunities from beyond the arc. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led 75-71 . In the final quarter, the Magic rallied to take an 87-86 lead. The Knicks regained the lead thanks to a three-pointer from Hart. In the crucial stages, the Knicks attempted to close the gap again through Brunson's individual offense, but the Magic continued to extend their lead through Wagner's consecutive baskets in the paint. Ultimately, the Magic defeated the Knicks 111-102 .

Magic player statistics

Wagner had 23 points , 13 rebounds , and 9 assists; Bain had 22 points , 6 rebounds , and 2 assists ; Silva had 19 points , 2 rebounds , and 2 assists; Black had 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists; Carter had 9 points , 10 rebounds, and 2 assists; Richardson had 6 points and 1 rebound; Vucevic had 5 points , 3 rebounds , and 3 assists; Kane had 5 points and 5 rebounds; and Sago had 4 points , 6 rebounds, and 6 assists .

Knicks player statistics

Brunson had 28 points , 3 rebounds , and 4 assists; Anunoby had 22 points , 3 rebounds , and 2 assists; Towns had 22 points, 14 rebounds , and 4 assists; Hart had 13 points , 8 rebounds , and 2 assists; Bridges had 6 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist; Shamet had 6 points , 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Drummond had 4 points , 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; McBride had 1 point , 1 rebound, and 1 assist .

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