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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 04 Dec 2024
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 121-106
36-27 35-24 35-24 15-31
Position#6
Record12-8
FormLWLWW
Points / game117.8
Allowed / game111.5
vs
Position#15
Record15-7
FormWWWWW
Points / game108.0
Allowed / game102.3
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2024-25
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
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
123-124
123
124
-1
116avg 106
H14/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
124-122
124
122
+2
122avg 106
H16/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
114-104
114
104
+10
115avg 106
H18/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
134-106
134
106
+28
137avg 106
H19/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
138-122
138
122
+16
138avg 106
A21/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
L
106-121
106
121
-15
89avg 106
A23/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
145-118
145
118
+27
155avg 106
A26/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
114-129
114
129
-15
99avg 106
A28/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
99-98
99
98
+1
91avg 106
A29/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
118-85
118
85
+33
121avg 106
H01/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-29
25-30
38-31
38-34
37-32
31-27
32-23
24-40
30-29
30-28
35-24
19-23
40-27
33-27
36-21
25-31
44-28
32-30
34-35
28-29
28-28
23-38
27-21
28-34
36-24
40-29
37-34
32-31
15-28
23-32
33-30
43-39
15-23
31-26
25-23
28-26
33-10
24-18
36-28
25-29
234.4Avg total
121.5Scored
112.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)117.8111.5229.2+6.360%
Season at home (8)119.5105.4224.9+14.175%
Season away (12)116.7115.5232.2+1.250%
Last 10 (10)121.5112.9234.4+8.670%
Last 5 (5)116.4110.2226.6+6.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)106.5121.0227.5-14.50%
vs Similar ◀ (16)114.4110.9225.3+3.456%
vs Weaker (12)117.8111.5229.2+6.267%
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
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
94-90
94
90
+4
91avg 101
H14/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
98-86
98
86
+12
88avg 101
H16/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
109-99
109
99
+10
108avg 101
A19/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
93-104
93
104
-11
78avg 101
A21/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
W
119-118
119
118
+1
117avg 101
A22/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
111-100
111
100
+11
104avg 101
H24/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
95-84
95
84
+11
75avg 101
A26/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
133-119
133
119
+14
128avg 101
H28/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
123-100
123
100
+23
121avg 101
A30/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
100-92
100
92
+8
101avg 101
A01/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-27
23-18
27-27
26-18
24-21
19-24
30-27
25-14
26-22
38-26
20-20
25-31
25-29
29-28
21-30
18-17
36-38
24-29
29-21
30-30
33-21
23-32
32-26
23-21
18-25
24-21
16-16
37-22
38-25
35-29
32-34
28-31
33-29
28-20
35-22
27-29
26-29
24-21
25-19
25-23
206.7Avg total
107.5Scored
99.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)108.0102.3210.3+5.868%
Season at home (9)113.498.0211.4+15.4100%
Season away (13)104.3105.2209.5-0.946%
Last 10 (10)107.599.2206.7+8.390%
Last 5 (5)112.499.0211.4+13.4100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)99.8112.5212.2-12.80%
vs Similar ◀ (18)106.2101.4207.6+4.861%
vs Weaker (8)110.291.8202.0+18.5100%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +4.2+4.2Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: +0.7+0.7Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: +6.3+6.3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -2.6-2.6Q4: +2.8+2.8
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +4.2+4.2Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: +0.7+0.7Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: +6.3+6.3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -2.6-2.6Q4: +2.8+2.8
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
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
47-59
47
59
-12
H14/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
68-59
68
59
+9
H16/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
60-57
60
57
+3
H18/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
73-54
73
54
+19
H19/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
76-58
76
58
+18
A21/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
L
51-66
51
66
-15
A23/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
76-53
76
53
+23
A26/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
38-60
38
60
-22
A28/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
46-49
46
49
-3
A29/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
57-28
57
28
+29
H01/12
NBA
113.5Avg total
59.2Scored
54.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.156.1113.2+1.047%-
Last 30 at home (13)59.253.0112.2+6.269%-
Last 30 away (17)55.558.5113.9-3.029%-
Last 10 (10)59.254.3113.5+4.960%-
Last 5 (5)53.651.2104.8+2.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)53.559.5113.0-6.050%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)57.656.3113.9+1.344%-
vs Weaker (12)56.955.2112.2+1.750%-
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
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
41-45
41
45
-4
H14/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
43-45
43
45
-2
H16/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
64-48
64
48
+16
A19/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A21/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
60-67
60
67
-7
A22/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
56-53
56
53
+3
H24/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
42-46
42
46
-4
A26/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
73-54
73
54
+19
H28/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
61-49
61
49
+12
A30/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
D
50-50
50
50
+0
A01/12
NBA
105.8Avg total
54.4Scored
51.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.853.0105.8-0.250%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.549.8105.3+5.677%-
Last 30 away (17)50.855.4106.1-4.629%-
Last 10 (10)54.451.4105.8+3.040%-
Last 5 (5)56.450.4106.8+6.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)46.061.8107.8-15.80%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)54.453.1107.5+1.356%-
vs Weaker (8)52.648.2100.9+4.462%-
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: 121.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.5 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.629.4
58.1%
54.3%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.715.5
40.1%
35.9%46.5
🏀 Free throws19.216.2
84.4%
77.8%16.2
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 107.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.5 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.726.2
56.1%
54.3%52.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.612.2
33.3%
35.9%36.6
🏀 Free throws22.818.5
81.1%
77.8%18.5
They take 83.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 04 Dec 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
WWLWLWWWWL
Orlando Magic
WWWWWWLWWW
#6
League position
#15
+8.6
Net rating
+8.6
121.7
Offensive rating
111.2
113.1
Defensive rating
102.6
59.0%
Effective FG%
53.4%
54.7%
Opp. effective FG%
52.1%
11.7%
Turnover %
15.0%
24.9%
Off. rebound %
27.2%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.27
40.1%
3-point %
33.3%
65.9%
Assist %
64.8%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence121.7 · 111.2Defence113.1 · 102.6Shooting59.0% · 53.4%3-point %40.1% · 33.3%Ball care11.7% · 15.0%Off. rebounds24.9% · 27.2%Free throws0.22 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)70% · 90%
■ 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
4
New York Knicks wins
6
Orlando Magic wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/12/24HNew Orleans Pelicans118-85
29/11/24ACharlotte Hornets99-98
28/11/24ADallas Mavericks114-129
26/11/24ADenver Nuggets145-118
23/11/24AUtah Jazz106-121
21/11/24APhoenix Suns138-122
19/11/24HWashington Wizards134-106
18/11/24HBrooklyn Nets114-104
16/11/24HBrooklyn Nets124-122
14/11/24HChicago Bulls123-124
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/12/24ABrooklyn Nets100-92
30/11/24ABrooklyn Nets123-100
28/11/24HChicago Bulls133-119
26/11/24ACharlotte Hornets95-84
24/11/24HDetroit Pistons111-100
22/11/24ALos Angeles Lakers119-118
21/11/24ALos Angeles Clippers93-104
19/11/24APhoenix Suns109-99
16/11/24HPhiladelphia 76ers98-86
14/11/24HIndiana Pacers94-90

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW60%
HomeLWWWW75%
AwayWLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games20812
Win %60%75%50%
Points / game117.8119.5116.7
Allowed / game111.5105.4115.5
Point differential+6.3+14.1+1.2
Avg total229.2224.9232.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+45%62%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)50% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW68%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayLWWWW46%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games22913
Win %68%100%46%
Points / game108.0113.4104.3
Allowed / game102.398.0105.2
Point differential+5.8+15.4-0.9
Avg total210.3211.4209.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%78%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (4)100% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Cleveland Cavaliers2219386%121.8111.3+10.5
2 Boston Celtics2117481%120.0109.8+10.3
3 Oklahoma City Thunder2015575%114.0104.0+10.0
4 Houston Rockets2115671%114.6106.3+8.2
5 Orlando Magic2215768%108.0102.3+5.8
6 Memphis Grizzlies2114767%121.7112.9+8.8
7 Golden State Warriors1912763%116.2109.8+6.4
8 Dallas Mavericks2113862%117.9111.4+6.5
9 New York Knicks2012860%117.8111.5+6.3
10 Los Angeles Clippers2213959%109.3107.0+2.3
11 Phoenix Suns1911858%113.2113.9-0.7
12 Los Angeles Lakers2112957%112.3114.9-2.5
13 Denver Nuggets1810856%118.0116.4+1.6
14 Milwaukee Bucks2011955%114.0112.2+1.9
15 San Antonio Spurs2011955%111.1110.8+0.3
16 Minnesota Timberwolves20101050%111.0108.8+2.2
17 Atlanta Hawks22111150%116.5119.0-2.5
18 Miami Heat1991047%110.1109.8+0.3
19 Sacramento Kings2191243%114.2114.0+0.2
20 Indiana Pacers2191243%114.7119.0-4.3
21 Brooklyn Nets2291341%110.5114.7-4.3
22 Chicago Bulls2291341%118.9123.2-4.3
23 Detroit Pistons2391439%109.7112.4-2.7
24 Portland Trail Blazers2181338%107.2114.7-7.5
25 Toronto Raptors2161529%112.8116.8-4.0
26 Charlotte Hornets2161529%107.3112.0-4.7
27 Philadelphia 76ers1951426%105.4111.7-6.3
28 Utah Jazz2041620%108.3117.8-9.5
29 New Orleans Pelicans2241818%103.3116.0-12.7
30 Washington Wizards1921711%107.0122.8-15.8
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 Knicks36353515121
Orlando Magic27242431106
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