Magic Overcome Knicks in Pre-All-Star Clash, 118-100

Paolo Banchero leads Orlando to victory with a 36-point performance, as injury-hit Knicks struggle to keep pace.

Paolo Banchero scores 36 points, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-100 win over the New York Knicks.
The Knicks, missing key players including All-Star forward Julius Randle, faced their fourth consecutive loss.
Orlando showcased a dominant first-half performance, shooting 71% and leading by 10 points at halftime.
Jalen Brunson was a standout for the Knicks with 33 points and six assists, despite the team's injuries.
The Magic and Knicks head into the All-Star break with plans to regroup and recover.