The Orlando Pelicans will be traveling to New York to take on the Knicks on December 3, 2024. Scheduled for a 7:30 PM ET start, the Madison Square Garden is expected to be buzzing with excitement.
As the time for the super face-off draws near, here are the predictions, probable starting lineups, and injury updates from both teams.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic: Predictions
Going into the game, the Magic is considered as the underdogs. However, enjoying a four-game winning streak, the Orlando-based side will be fancying their chances to continue their run. So far, the Magic has had quite a lot of success. They have won 15 matches while succumbing to defeat on 7 occasions. Riding on the back of Franz Wagner’s dream run, the Magic are looking to seize the momentum for good. Going through a fantastic season, Wagner has been averaging 23.4 points per game. Thus, the Magic just might feel that they are in with a chance to extend their streak to 5 games.
Franz Wagner and the @OrlandoMagic continue their hot streak:
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 30, 2024
🪄 29 PTS
🪄 8 REB
🪄 8 AST
🪄 3-6 3PT
Orlando are 11-1 in their last 12 games 😤 pic.twitter.com/uVJajyCzEA
Now, coming to the Knicks, there are high hopes from the team as usual. But so far, the Knicks have had a mixed bag. Playing 20 games in all, the New York-based side has won on 12 occasions while tasting defeat 8 times. At the moment, the Knicks are placed 4th in the Eastern Conference table. The Knicks have been going at an average of 117.8 points per game. Thanks to Jalen Brunson’s incredible 25.4 points per game. Thus, with so many positives in the season so far, the Knicks will be trying to register their 13th victory and take a step closer to the playoffs.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic: Probable Starting Line Up
New York Knicks:
- PG – Jalen Brunson
- SG – Mikal Bridges
- SF – Josh Hart
- PF – OG Anunoby
- C – Karl-Anthony Towns
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Orlando Magic:
- PG – Jalen Suggs
- SG – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- SF – Franz Wagner
- PF – Tristan da Silva
- C – Goga Bitadze
These are probable lineups and are not confirmed.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic: Injury Updates
Both the Knicks and the Magic are suffering from injury concerns. The Magic will be missing the services of Precious Achiuwa due to a hamstring injury. They would also probably have to field their starting lineup without Mitchell Robinson, who is dealing with an ankle problem.
On the contrary, the Knicks, too, have a couple of players on their injury list. Paolo Banchero and Garry Harris will likely miss the game owing to injured oblique and hamstring, respectively.
