The New York Knicks are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference showdown.
New York enters Saturday’s game with a 9-5 record after defeating the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Wednesday night.
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New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns with Jalen BrunsonPetre Thomas-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s victory over the Mavericks, Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 28 points and five rebounds while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points, 14 rebounds and six assists of his own.
Now New York will try to pick up their 10th victory of the season on Saturday as they face off against a tough Magic team.
On the other side, Orlando enters Saturday’s contest with a 9-7 record after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Thursday night.
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Orlando Magic guard Jalen SuggsNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Jalen Suggs led the way for the Magic in Thursday’s victory as he ended the game with 23 points and seven assists while Franz Wagner recorded 20 points and six rebounds.
While both teams enter Saturday’s matchup seeking their 10th victory of the season, both squads may be without multiple key players, including one of their stars, due to injuries.
Knicks Injury Report, Will Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby Play?
For the Knicks, they have two players listed on their injury report for Saturday’s game, including Brunson.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
New York has listed Brunson as probable due to a right ankle sprain and he is expected to play after returning from a two-game absence due to the injury in Wednesday’s victory over the Mavericks.
While Brunson is expected to play against the Magic on Saturday, the Knicks will be without OG Anunoby as they have ruled him out due to a left hamstring strain that will cause him to miss his third consecutive contest.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
With Anunoby sidelined, Josh Hart, Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson could all continue to have larger roles for the Knicks.
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Magic Injury Report, Will Paolo Banchero Play?
On the other side, the Magic have two players listed on their injury report, including star forward Paolo Banchero.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Orlando has ruled out Banchero for Saturday’s game due to a left groin strain as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest.
With Banchero still sidelined, Tristan da Silva could be in line for a larger role as he has filled in for Banchero in the starting lineup while Desmond Bane could also have an increased role as he has starred for the Magic while their star forward has been out.
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Magic F Moritz “Moe” Wagner© Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
The Magic have also ruled out Moritz Wagner as he continues to recover from left ACL surgery.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Knicks and Magic from Orlando at 5:00 p.m. EST on NBA TV.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.