Who is playing
New York @ Orlando
Current record: New York 34-44; Orlando 20-58
What to know
The New York Knicks may have tired legs after a game on the street against the Orlando Magic on April 3 at 6 pm and April 3 at the Amway Center. With both teams losing their last game, they both have a little extra motivation to go into this competition.
This past Saturday, the Knicks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-101 at home. Power forward Obi Topin’s 20-point quality game saw New York lose. Topin had some trouble finding his foot against the Charlotte Hornets this past Wednesday, so it was a step in the right direction. Topin points the most in all seasons.
Meanwhile, Orlando ended a good deal behind the Toronto Raptors when they played last Friday, losing 102-89. Orlando dropped to 85-63 at the end of the third quarter, from which the recovery was too much. One thing that kept Magic behind was point guard Cole Anthony’s mediocre game, which wasn’t his best game: he played 26 minutes but shot 10 for 3 and scored just eight points in four turnovers.
New York is the favorite with an expected 5-point win margin. They have failed to place bets to play spreads in their last two games, so buyers beware.
New York now sits at 34-44 and Orlando at 20-58. A few offensive numbers to remember before the tip-off: The Knicks were able to drop 43.60% of their shots, the fourth-lowest field goal percentage in the league. Magic has experienced some of their own struggles as they are the second worst in the league in terms of points per game, averaging just 104. It is possible that one of these Achilles heels will bid farewell to the losing team.
How to watch
- When: Sunday 6 pm ET
- Where: Amway Center – Orlando, Florida
- Television: Bally Sports Florida
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket price: $ 18.00
Disagreement
According to the latest NBA, The Knicks is a 5-point favorite against Magic.
The Odsmakers had a good feeling for this line as they opened the game with the Knicks as the 4.5-point favorite.
Over / Under: -110
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Series history
Orlando have won 13 of their last 23 games against New York.
- November 17, 2021 – Orlando 104 vs. New York 98
- October 24, 2021 – Orlando 110 vs. New York 104
- October 22, 2021 – New York 121 vs. Orlando 96
- March 18, 2021 – New York 94 vs. Orlando 93
- February 17, 2021 – Orlando 107 vs. New York 89
- January 18, 2021 – New York 91 vs. Orlando 84
- February 06, 2020 – New York 105 vs. Orlando 103
- October 30, 2019 – Orlando 95 vs. New York 83
- April 03, 2019 – Orlando 114 vs. New York 100
- February 26, 2019 – New York 108 vs. Orlando 103
- November 18, 2018 – Orlando 131 vs. New York 117
- November 11, 2018 – Orlando 115 vs. New York 89
- April 03, 2018 – Orlando 97 vs. New York 73
- February 22, 2018 – New York 120 vs. Orlando 113
- December 03, 2017 – Orlando 105 vs. New York 100
- November 08, 2017 – Orlando 112 vs. New York 99
- March 06, 2017 – New York 113 vs. Orlando 105
- March 01, 2017 – New York 101 vs Orlando 90
- January 02, 2017 – Orlando 115 vs. New York 103
- December 22, 2016 – New York 106 vs. Orlando 95
- February 26, 2016 – New York 108 vs. Orlando 95
- December 21, 2015 – Orlando 107 vs. New York 99
- November 25, 2015 – Orlando 100 vs. New York 91
Injury report for Orlando
- Admiral Scofield: Out (knee)
- Wendell Carter Jr.: Out (wrist)
- Franz Wagner: Out (ankle)
- Jalen Suggs: Out (ankle)
- Bowl Bowl: Out for the season (feet)
- Jonathan Isaac: Out for the Season (Hamstring)
Injury report for New York
- Quentin Grimes: Playing Decision (Knee)
- Miles McBride: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
- Nerleens Noel: Out (foot)
- Derrick Rose: Out (ankle)
- Julius Randall: Out (Quadriceps)
- Cam Radish: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
- Or Walker: Out for the Season (Rest)
