Wagner Nears Triple-Double as Magic Beat Knicks 111-102 at MSG

The Orlando Magic broke into the win column at Madison Square Garden on October 25, beating the New York Knicks 111-102. Orlando improved to 1-2, while New York slipped to 0-3 with its third consecutive defeat. Franz Wagner led the Magic with an all-around performance, finishing one assist shy of a triple-double.

Wagner posted 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists in 37 minutes despite shooting 9-for-23 from the field and missing all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. Desmond Bane supplied 22 points, six rebounds and two blocks, connecting on four of nine three-point attempts in 35 minutes.

Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black gave Orlando two more productive scoring performances. Da Silva scored 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting, including 5-for-9 from deep, and finished plus-20 in 27 minutes. Black added 18 points, five assists and two steals, making five of seven three-point attempts. His plus-21 in 26 minutes was the best mark among Orlando’s listed top performers.

Jalen Brunson paced New York with 28 points but shot 12-for-28 overall and 1-for-7 from three. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered 22 points, 14 rebounds and four assists, while OG Anunoby scored 22 and hit three of six three-point attempts. Josh Hart added 13 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Those efforts were not enough to secure New York’s first victory, as Orlando left the Garden with a nine-point win.