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Wagner's 4th Quarter Surge Lifts Magic Over Knicks
26 Oct
Summary
- Franz Wagner scored 21 of his 23 points in the final quarter.
- Orlando Magic secured their first win, beating the Knicks 111-102.
- New York Knicks become first defending champs to start 0-3 since 2011.
The Orlando Magic achieved their first victory of the season on Sunday night, defeating the New York Knicks 111-102. Franz Wagner was the catalyst, scoring 21 of his 23 points in a spectacular fourth-quarter performance.
Wagner's offensive outburst, coupled with 13 rebounds and nine assists, helped Orlando overcome an early deficit and secure the win under new coach Sean Sweeney. Anthony Black also contributed significantly with 18 points, despite the Magic playing without star Paolo Banchero and losing Jalen Suggs to injury.
The Knicks, who became the first defending champions since the 2011-12 Dallas Mavericks to start 0-3, were led by Jalen Brunson's 28 points. Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 14 rebounds, and OG Anunoby chipped in 22 points. However, eight of their 14 turnovers occurred in the decisive fourth quarter, hindering their ability to close out the game.
