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Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 28 Dec 2024
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 85-108
29-26 25-28 14-22 17-32
Position#15
Record19-12
FormLLWWL
Points / game106.6
Allowed / game103.1
vs
Position#6
Record20-9
FormWWWWW
Points / game117.9
Allowed / game110.1
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Orlando Magic v New York Knicks
30 Mar 2027
ORL v NYK
upcoming
28 Mar 2027
ORL v NYK
upcoming
22 Nov 2025
ORL133
NYK121
27 Dec 2024
ORL85
NYK108
15 Dec 2024
ORL91
NYK100
14 Feb 2024
ORL118
NYK100
29 Dec 2023
ORL117
NYK108
23 Mar 2023
ORL111
NYK106
07 Feb 2023
ORL98
NYK102
03 Apr 2022
ORL88
NYK118
22 Oct 2021
ORL96
NYK121
17 Feb 2021
ORL107
NYK89
30 Oct 2019
ORL95
NYK83
03 Apr 2019
ORL114
NYK100
18 Nov 2018
ORL131
NYK117
22 Feb 2018
ORL113
NYK120
08 Nov 2017
ORL112
NYK99
06 Mar 2017
ORL105
NYK113
01 Mar 2017
ORL90
NYK101
25 Nov 2015
ORL100
NYK91
11 Apr 2015
ORL79
NYK80
11 Feb 2015
ORL89
NYK83
21 Feb 2014
ORL129
NYK121
23 Dec 2013
ORL98
NYK103
05 Jan 2013
ORL106
NYK114
13 Nov 2012
ORL89
NYK99
05 Apr 2012
ORL80
NYK96
01 Mar 2011
ORL116
NYK110
30 Dec 2010
ORL112
NYK103
09 Apr 2010
ORL118
NYK103
02 Dec 2009
ORL118
NYK104
10 Apr 2009
ORL95
NYK105
21 Mar 2009
ORL110
NYK103
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#6
L
106-121
106
121
-15
92avg 101
A04/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
106-102
106
102
+4
97avg 101
A05/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
94-102
94
102
-8
86avg 101
A07/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
115-110
115
110
+5
100avg 101
H08/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
109-114
109
114
-5
126avg 101
A11/12
NBA Cup
New York Knicks
#6
L
91-100
91
100
-9
80avg 101
H15/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
99-105
99
105
-6
94avg 101
H20/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
121-114
121
114
+7
113avg 101
H22/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
108-104
108
104
+4
104avg 101
H24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
88-89
88
89
-1
77avg 101
H27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-36
24-35
24-35
31-15
34-22
19-31
24-24
29-25
27-25
14-25
18-21
35-31
29-34
28-28
27-25
31-23
33-25
26-35
13-20
37-34
22-22
19-29
26-24
24-25
28-29
18-36
28-17
25-23
28-40
28-36
28-30
37-8
21-32
22-26
36-21
29-25
31-22
21-19
19-20
17-28
209.8Avg total
103.7Scored
106.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)106.6103.1209.7+3.561%
Season at home (15)109.5100.3209.8+9.380%
Season away (16)103.9105.8209.7-1.944%
Last 10 (10)103.7106.1209.8-2.440%
Last 5 (5)101.4102.4203.8-1.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)101.0109.8210.8-8.817%
vs Similar ◀ (14)107.2107.4214.6-0.157%
vs Weaker (9)107.393.0200.3+14.389%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#15
W
121-106
121
106
+15
119avg 106
H04/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
125-101
125
101
+24
127avg 106
H06/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
111-120
111
120
-9
102avg 106
H08/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
113-108
113
108
+5
112avg 106
A10/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#3
L
100-108
100
108
-8
116avg 106
H12/12
NBA Cup
Orlando Magic
#15
W
100-91
100
91
+9
98avg 106
A15/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
133-107
133
107
+26
140avg 106
A20/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
104-93
104
93
+11
95avg 106
A22/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
139-125
139
125
+14
137avg 106
H24/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
117-114
117
114
+3
106avg 106
H25/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-27
35-24
35-24
15-31
30-32
35-30
38-16
22-23
23-39
35-30
27-20
26-31
34-27
26-34
23-25
30-22
28-22
26-25
18-34
28-27
22-22
29-19
24-26
25-24
32-33
41-18
31-23
29-33
28-28
17-21
33-26
26-18
30-28
40-24
41-30
28-43
28-27
23-31
37-25
29-31
223.6Avg total
116.3Scored
107.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (29)117.9110.1228.0+7.869%
Season at home (13)120.7108.4229.1+12.377%
Season away (16)115.6111.6227.2+4.162%
Last 10 (10)116.3107.3223.6+9.080%
Last 5 (5)118.6106.0224.6+12.6100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)106.5121.0227.5-14.50%
vs Similar ◀ (10)119.5107.3226.8+12.270%
vs Weaker (17)118.3110.5228.8+7.876%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) 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

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: +0.6+0.6Q2Q2: -8.1-8.1Q2: +5.1+5.1Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: +5.8+5.8Q4Q4: +5.8+5.8Q4: -2.5-2.5
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: +0.6+0.6Q2Q2: -8.1-8.1Q2: +5.1+5.1Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: +5.8+5.8Q4Q4: +5.8+5.8Q4: -2.5-2.5
Orlando MagicNew York Knicks
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#6
L
51-71
51
71
-20
A04/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A05/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
41-50
41
50
-9
A07/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
57-62
57
62
-5
H08/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
59-60
59
60
-1
A11/12
NBA Cup
New York Knicks
#6
L
41-51
41
51
-10
H15/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
46-65
46
65
-19
H20/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
56-76
56
76
-20
H22/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
43-58
43
58
-15
H24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
52-41
52
41
+11
H27/12
NBA
108.6Avg total
49.9Scored
58.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.655.9108.6-3.333%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.954.2108.1-0.350%-
Last 30 away (16)51.557.4108.9-5.919%-
Last 10 (10)49.958.7108.6-8.810%-
Last 5 (5)47.658.2105.8-10.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)45.561.7107.2-16.20%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)55.857.5113.3-1.743%-
vs Weaker (9)51.849.2101.0+2.644%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#15
W
71-51
71
51
+20
H04/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
65-62
65
62
+3
H06/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
58-69
58
69
-11
H08/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
60-61
60
61
-1
A10/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#3
W
54-47
54
47
+7
H12/12
NBA Cup
Orlando Magic
#15
W
51-41
51
41
+10
A15/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
73-51
73
51
+22
A20/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
L
45-49
45
49
-4
A22/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
70-52
70
52
+18
H24/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
51-58
51
58
-7
H25/12
NBA
113.9Avg total
59.8Scored
54.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.254.4113.7+4.860%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.952.4113.3+8.679%-
Last 30 away (16)57.856.2114.0+1.544%-
Last 10 (10)59.854.1113.9+5.760%-
Last 5 (5)58.050.2108.2+7.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)53.559.5113.0-6.050%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)64.252.2116.4+12.080%-
vs Weaker (17)57.355.6112.9+1.747%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 104.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 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-pointers52.728.8
54.6%
54.3%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.29.7
28.4%
35.9%29.1
🏀 Free throws22.418.0
80.4%
77.8%18.0
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 116.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.1 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.6 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers49.027.8
56.7%
54.3%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.614.7
40.2%
35.9%44.1
🏀 Free throws21.916.6
75.8%
77.8%16.6
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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 28 Dec 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LWWLLLWLWL
New York Knicks
WWWWWLWLWW
#15
League position
#6
-3.5
Net rating
+9.3
102.5
Offensive rating
117.5
106.0
Defensive rating
108.2
49.9%
Effective FG%
58.2%
53.9%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
15.8%
Turnover %
13.4%
26.1%
Off. rebound %
23.4%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.26
28.4%
3-point %
40.2%
55.1%
Assist %
67.8%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence102.5 · 117.5Defence106.0 · 108.2Shooting49.9% · 58.2%3-point %28.4% · 40.2%Ball care15.8% · 13.4%Off. rebounds26.1% · 23.4%Free throws0.26 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)40% · 80%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ New York Knicks
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
Orlando Magic wins
6
New York Knicks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/24HMiami Heat88-89
24/12/24HBoston Celtics108-104
22/12/24HMiami Heat121-114
20/12/24HOklahoma City Thunder99-105
15/12/24HNew York Knicks91-100
11/12/24AMilwaukee Bucks109-114
08/12/24HPhoenix Suns115-110
07/12/24APhiladelphia 76ers94-102
05/12/24APhiladelphia 76ers106-102
04/12/24ANew York Knicks106-121
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/12/24HSan Antonio Spurs117-114
24/12/24HToronto Raptors139-125
22/12/24ANew Orleans Pelicans104-93
20/12/24AMinnesota Timberwolves133-107
15/12/24AOrlando Magic100-91
12/12/24HAtlanta Hawks100-108
10/12/24AToronto Raptors113-108
08/12/24HDetroit Pistons111-120
06/12/24HCharlotte Hornets125-101
04/12/24HOrlando Magic121-106

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL61%
HomeLLWWL80%
AwayWWLWL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311516
Win %61%80%44%
Points / game106.6109.5103.9
Allowed / game103.1100.3105.8
Point differential+3.5+9.3-1.9
Avg total209.7209.8209.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%47%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (8)80% (5)67% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
New York Knicks
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW69%
HomeWWLWW77%
AwayWWWWW62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games291316
Win %69%77%62%
Points / game117.9120.7115.6
Allowed / game110.1108.4111.6
Point differential+7.8+12.3+4.1
Avg total228.0229.1227.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+48%62%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (6)67% (3)67% (3)
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 Cavaliers3026487%121.8110.2+11.6
2 Oklahoma City Thunder2722581%115.3103.8+11.5
3 Boston Celtics3022873%118.9109.8+9.1
4 Houston Rockets2820871%114.9106.9+8.0
5 New York Knicks2920969%117.9110.1+7.8
6 Memphis Grizzlies31211068%123.7113.4+10.3
7 Dallas Mavericks29191066%118.7111.6+7.1
8 Orlando Magic31191261%106.6103.1+3.5
9 Denver Nuggets28161257%119.1116.1+3.0
10 Los Angeles Clippers30171357%109.6107.6+2.0
11 Los Angeles Lakers30171357%111.3113.8-2.5
12 Miami Heat28151354%111.3108.6+2.7
13 Golden State Warriors28151354%113.6111.7+2.0
14 Milwaukee Bucks27141352%112.5111.6+0.9
15 Minnesota Timberwolves29151452%109.1106.9+2.2
16 Phoenix Suns29151452%113.3114.6-1.3
17 Atlanta Hawks29151452%118.0120.5-2.4
18 San Antonio Spurs30151550%111.7112.8-1.1
19 Indiana Pacers31151648%114.7116.0-1.3
20 Detroit Pistons31141745%111.9114.5-2.6
21 Sacramento Kings31131842%114.7113.6+1.2
22 Chicago Bulls31131842%117.7121.8-4.1
23 Brooklyn Nets30121840%108.8113.7-4.9
24 Philadelphia 76ers28111739%106.4110.5-4.2
25 Portland Trail Blazers30102033%107.6116.9-9.3
26 Utah Jazz2972224%110.6119.6-8.9
27 Charlotte Hornets3072323%106.5113.0-6.5
28 Toronto Raptors3172423%112.5118.5-6.0
29 Washington Wizards2852318%107.6121.8-14.2
30 New Orleans Pelicans3152616%105.9117.5-11.6
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
Orlando Magic2925141785
New York Knicks26282232108
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