SUMMARY
- The New York Knicks play against the Orlando Magic tonight.
- Jalen Brunson is recovering from a knee contusion and is listed as questionable.
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will be playing against Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic tonight. After adding Brunson to the roster to start last season, the Knicks have reemerged as contenders in the Eastern Conference and currently hold a record of 36 wins and 26 losses. That gives them the 5th spot on the conference table.
The Magic have also been doing quite well this season and are one of the teams that exceeded the expectations of NBA experts heading into the season. At the moment, Orlando holds the 4th spot in the East with a record of 37 wins and 26 losses. As the Knicks and Magic get ready to face off, one might want to know more about the injury reports, expected rosters, and a prediction regarding the outcome of this matchup.
Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable for the New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic game tonight
Fans who have been watching Knicks games over the past few days will be aware that Jalen Brunson has been injured and unavailable to play. Brunson sustained a knee contusion during his first possession of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
New York Knicks injury report
- Jalen Brunson (questionable)
- Julius Randle (out)
- Mitchell Robinson (out)
- OG Anunoby (out)
New York Knicks expected roster
- Donte DiVincenzo
- Miles McBride
- Josh Hart
- Precious Achiuwa
- Isaiah Hartenstein
Orlando Magic injury report
- Wendell Carter Jr. (questionable)
Orlando Magic expected roster
- Anthony Black
- Jalen Suggs
- Paolo Banchero
- Franz Wagner
- Goga Bitadze
As fans can tell, the New York Knicks are dealing with a lot more injuries when compared to the Orlando Magic, who look almost perfectly healthy for this game. Finally, here are the predictions for the Knicks-Magic game tonight.
Can the Magic get a win against the injured New York Knicks?
Given the difference in the health status of stars on both sides, it would be a safe bet to claim that the Magic can get this win over the Knicks tonight. Moreover, the team has a better record and is on a 5 game winning streak. Orlando recently defeated the Washington Wizards and will be looking to carry on the momentum in this matchup against the Knicks.