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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 27 Feb 2016
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 108-95
32-23 30-21 20-25 26-26
Position#24
Record24-35
FormLLWLL
Points / game99.2
Allowed / game101.8
New York Knicks 🏆
USA
vs
Orlando Magic
USA
Position#20
Record25-31
FormLWLWL
Points / game100.4
Allowed / game101.7
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · New York Knicks v Orlando Magic
25 Oct 2026
NYK102
ORL111
07 Dec 2025
NYK106
ORL100
12 Nov 2025
NYK107
ORL124
06 Jan 2025
NYK94
ORL103
03 Dec 2024
NYK121
ORL106
08 Mar 2024
NYK98
ORL74
15 Jan 2024
NYK94
ORL98
24 Oct 2022
NYK115
ORL102
17 Nov 2021
NYK98
ORL104
24 Oct 2021
NYK104
ORL110
18 Mar 2021
NYK94
ORL93
18 Jan 2021
NYK91
ORL84
08 Apr 2020
NYK v ORL
upcoming
06 Feb 2020
NYK105
ORL103
26 Feb 2019
NYK108
ORL103
11 Nov 2018
NYK89
ORL115
03 Apr 2018
NYK73
ORL97
03 Dec 2017
NYK100
ORL105
02 Jan 2017
NYK103
ORL115
22 Dec 2016
NYK106
ORL95
26 Feb 2016
NYK108
ORL95
21 Dec 2015
NYK99
ORL107
23 Jan 2015
NYK113
ORL106
12 Nov 2014
NYK95
ORL97
06 Dec 2013
NYK121
ORL83
20 Mar 2013
NYK106
ORL94
30 Jan 2013
NYK113
ORL97
28 Mar 2012
NYK108
ORL86
16 Jan 2012
NYK93
ORL102
28 Mar 2011
NYK113
ORL106
23 Mar 2011
NYK99
ORL111
29 Nov 2009
NYK102
ORL114
23 Mar 2009
NYK102
ORL106
25 Feb 2009
NYK109
ORL114
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

New York Knicks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
95-116
95
116
-21
78avg 90
H01/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
89-97
89
97
-8
75avg 90
H03/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
105-111
105
111
-6
93avg 90
A05/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
85-91
85
91
-6
74avg 90
H06/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
96-101
96
101
-5
86avg 90
H07/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
108-111
108
111
-3
105avg 90
H10/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
98-109
98
109
-11
90avg 90
A20/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
103-95
103
95
+8
98avg 90
A21/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
95-122
95
122
-27
80avg 90
H23/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
105-108
105
108
-3
98avg 90
A25/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-18
29-37
16-27
30-34
22-21
25-24
18-25
24-27
15-27
21-33
35-18
34-33
18-24
22-26
22-19
23-22
20-31
29-29
30-17
17-24
21-35
29-28
33-20
25-28
32-23
20-27
24-34
22-25
31-16
28-32
22-13
22-34
28-26
15-31
25-29
27-36
26-28
28-24
26-28
25-28
204.0Avg total
97.9Scored
106.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (59)99.2101.8201.0-2.641%
Season at home (30)100.6101.7202.3-1.147%
Season away (29)97.8101.9199.7-4.134%
Last 10 (10)97.9106.1204.0-8.210%
Last 5 (5)101.8109.0210.8-7.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (17)99.8106.4206.2-6.529%
vs Similar ◀ (10)98.398.8197.1-0.540%
vs Weaker (3)107.0110.7217.7-3.733%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
92-107
92
107
-15
78avg 92
A02/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
114-117
114
117
-3
102avg 92
A04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
93-107
93
107
-14
80avg 92
H06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
96-94
96
94
+2
90avg 92
H07/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
117-110 OT
117
110
+7
117avg 92
A09/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
96-98
96
98
-2
90avg 92
H11/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
110-104 OT
110
104
+6
103avg 92
H20/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
102-105
102
105
-3
91avg 92
H21/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
124-115
124
115
+9
118avg 92
A24/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
114-130
114
130
-16
100avg 92
H26/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-35
20-17
26-23
22-32
32-32
33-34
29-30
20-21
20-28
24-27
29-22
20-30
30-19
18-22
23-19
25-34
18-30
23-24
31-29
29-18
23-29
28-21
28-17
17-31
31-13
25-38
16-30
26-17
22-20
25-27
32-33
23-25
33-31
34-31
30-31
27-22
30-33
33-26
28-40
23-31
214.5Avg total
105.8Scored
108.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (56)100.4101.7202.1-1.445%
Season at home (30)101.9101.6203.5+0.450%
Season away (26)98.5101.9200.5-3.438%
Last 10 (10)105.8108.7214.5-2.940%
Last 5 (5)109.2110.4219.6-1.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)99.8107.8207.6-7.923%
vs Similar ◀ (13)100.8104.5205.4-3.731%
vs Weaker (4)98.595.2193.8+3.275%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: -4.5-4.5Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: +2.1+2.1Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: -4.2-4.2Q4: -2.9-2.9
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: -4.5-4.5Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: +2.1+2.1Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: -4.2-4.2Q4: -2.9-2.9
New York KnicksOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
49-55
49
55
-6
H01/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
47-45
47
45
+2
H03/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
36-60
36
60
-24
A05/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
40-50
40
50
-10
H06/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
49-60
49
60
-11
H07/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
50-63
50
63
-13
H10/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
52-50
52
50
+2
A20/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
59-48
59
48
+11
A21/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
43-57
43
57
-14
H23/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A25/02
NBA
101.9Avg total
47.9Scored
54.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.851.4101.2-1.650%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.951.0100.9-1.153%-
Last 30 away (15)49.751.7101.5-2.047%-
Last 10 (10)47.954.0101.9-6.140%-
Last 5 (5)51.654.0105.6-2.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (17)49.551.2100.8-1.747%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)49.751.9101.6-2.250%-
vs Weaker (3)51.750.3102.0+1.367%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
44-52
44
52
-8
A02/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
65-66
65
66
-1
A04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
44-55
44
55
-11
H06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
48-41
48
41
+7
H07/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
41-54
41
54
-13
A09/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H11/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
56-51
56
51
+5
H20/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H21/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
67-62
67
62
+5
A24/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
63-59
63
59
+4
H26/02
NBA
106.3Avg total
52.6Scored
53.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.852.3102.0-2.543%-
Last 30 at home (17)50.450.8101.2-0.553%-
Last 30 away (13)49.054.2103.2-5.231%-
Last 10 (10)52.653.7106.3-1.150%-
Last 5 (5)56.853.8110.6+3.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)47.654.5102.1-6.823%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)52.250.8103.1+1.469%-
vs Weaker (4)48.849.898.5-1.025%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 97.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.4 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.328.3
46.9%
49.0%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.67.8
34.5%
35.3%23.4
🏀 Free throws22.117.9
81.0%
75.5%17.9
They take 82.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 105.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.6 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.0 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.532.3
47.9%
49.0%64.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.48.0
34.2%
35.3%24.0
🏀 Free throws21.617.2
79.6%
75.5%17.2
They take 90.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 27 Feb 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LLWLLLLLLL
Orlando Magic
LWLWLWWLLL
#24
League position
#20
-8.6
Net rating
-2.8
102.8
Offensive rating
103.1
111.4
Defensive rating
105.9
48.3%
Effective FG%
48.7%
53.1%
Opp. effective FG%
54.9%
13.5%
Turnover %
13.7%
23.8%
Off. rebound %
24.6%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.24
34.5%
3-point %
34.2%
51.2%
Assist %
62.3%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence102.8 · 103.1Defence111.4 · 105.9Shooting48.3% · 48.7%3-point %34.5% · 34.2%Ball care13.5% · 13.7%Off. rebounds23.8% · 24.6%Free throws0.27 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)10% · 40%
■ New York Knicks   ■ Orlando Magic
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
5
New York Knicks wins
5
Orlando Magic wins
DateGameScore
22/12/15New York Knicks v Orlando Magic99-107
26/11/15Orlando Magic v New York Knicks100-91
11/04/15Orlando Magic v New York Knicks79-80
12/02/15Orlando Magic v New York Knicks89-83
24/01/15New York Knicks v Orlando Magic113-106
13/11/14New York Knicks v Orlando Magic95-97
22/02/14Orlando Magic v New York Knicks129-121 OT
24/12/13Orlando Magic v New York Knicks98-103
07/12/13New York Knicks v Orlando Magic121-83
20/03/13New York Knicks v Orlando Magic106-94
New York Knickslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/02/16AIndiana Pacers105-108
23/02/16HToronto Raptors95-122
21/02/16AMinnesota Timberwolves103-95
20/02/16ABrooklyn Nets98-109
10/02/16HWashington Wizards108-111
07/02/16HDenver Nuggets96-101
06/02/16HMemphis Grizzlies85-91
05/02/16ADetroit Pistons105-111
03/02/16HBoston Celtics89-97
01/02/16HGolden State Warriors95-116
Orlando Magiclast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/02/16HGolden State Warriors114-130
24/02/16APhiladelphia 76ers124-115
21/02/16HIndiana Pacers102-105
20/02/16HDallas Mavericks110-104 OT
11/02/16HSan Antonio Spurs96-98
09/02/16AAtlanta Hawks117-110 OT
07/02/16HAtlanta Hawks96-94
06/02/16HLos Angeles Clippers93-107
04/02/16AOklahoma City Thunder114-117
02/02/16ASan Antonio Spurs92-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL41%
HomeLLLLL47%
AwayLLLWL34%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games593029
Win %41%47%34%
Points / game99.2100.697.8
Allowed / game101.8101.7101.9
Point differential-2.6-1.1-4.1
Avg total201.0202.3199.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%23%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)40% (5)50% (8)
Overtime %7%13%0%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL45%
HomeWLWLL50%
AwayLLLWW38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games563026
Win %45%50%38%
Points / game100.4101.998.5
Allowed / game101.7101.6101.9
Point differential-1.4+0.4-3.4
Avg total202.1203.5200.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%13%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won37% (19)46% (13)17% (6)
Overtime %14%17%12%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Golden State Warriors5752591%115.3103.9+11.5
2 San Antonio Spurs5849984%105.192.4+12.6
3 Cleveland Cavaliers56411573%103.196.9+6.2
4 Oklahoma City Thunder58411771%109.8102.5+7.4
5 Toronto Raptors56381868%102.497.6+4.8
6 Los Angeles Clippers57372065%104.8100.2+4.5
7 Memphis Grizzlies56332359%98.699.5-0.8
8 Boston Celtics59342558%106.2102.2+4.0
9 Miami Heat57322556%97.196.9+0.2
10 Chicago Bulls56302654%101.9102.3-0.4
11 Atlanta Hawks58312753%102.5100.3+2.2
12 Indiana Pacers58312753%102.4100.3+2.1
13 Charlotte Hornets57302753%101.9100.9+1.1
14 Portland Trail Blazers58302852%103.5102.5+1.0
15 Dallas Mavericks58302852%101.4102.1-0.7
16 Detroit Pistons58292950%101.6100.7+0.9
17 Houston Rockets58292950%105.6106.8-1.2
18 Utah Jazz57282949%98.197.1+1.0
19 Washington Wizards57273047%102.6104.5-1.9
20 Orlando Magic56253145%100.4101.7-1.4
21 Sacramento Kings56243243%107.1109.1-2.0
22 Milwaukee Bucks58243441%98.7103.0-4.3
23 New York Knicks59243541%99.2101.8-2.6
24 New Orleans Pelicans57233440%102.7105.6-2.8
25 Denver Nuggets58233540%100.6103.7-3.2
26 Minnesota Timberwolves58184031%100.9104.6-3.7
27 Brooklyn Nets58164228%97.0103.7-6.7
28 Phoenix Suns58144424%100.5107.6-7.1
29 Los Angeles Lakers59114819%97.6107.1-9.5
30 Philadelphia 76ers5885014%95.8106.4-10.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New York Knicks32302026108
Orlando Magic2321252695
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