US EditionFranz Wagner Leads Hot-Shooting Magic over Knicks, 133-121
Franz Wagner scored 37 points as Orlando Magic secured their sixth win in seven games despite losing head coach Jamahl Mosley to illness at halftime.
- On Nov 18, 2025, Franz Wagner scored 37 points as the Orlando Magic defeated the New York Knicks 133-121 at Kia Center, pulling away late in the first night of a back-to-back.
- Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley left at halftime due to illness, with assistant Joe Prunty acting as head coach, while All-Star forward Paolo Banchero missed his fifth straight game with a groin strain.
- Off the bench, Anthony Black scored 11 points, four assists, and three steals, while the New York Knicks bench outscored Orlando's 40.
- The victory moved Orlando Magic to 10-7 and sends the team to Boston on Sunday to begin a three-game road trip; Saturday was the first time three Magic players scored 25-plus since April 5, 2019.
- In the fourth quarter, Orlando defense tightened with an 18-4 run capped by Jalen Suggs' slam, while both offenses combined for 191 points through three quarters and 52 fouls were called with 17 takeaways producing 18 points.
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Orlando Magic coach departs Knicks win early, 1 day before Celtics game
The Magic played the second half of their win over the Knicks on Saturday without their head coach on the sideline. Jamahl Mosley was questionable to return because of an illness, the team announced, as assistant coach Joe Prunty took over head-coaching duties. Mosley ended up never returning to the game.
Prior to the season, Orlando Magic was considered an NBA secret favourite, followed by a disappointing misstart. Now, however, the team is getting better and better, also thanks to the German national player Franz Wagner.
Knicks defense falls apart in 133-121 loss to Magic
ORLANDO — The three security guards posted at the southeastern tunnel of Kia Center’s hardwood floors aren’t waving at Magic fans soaking in another home win. They’re covering their mouths, grinning, and waving at the Knicks fans — the traveling pack that shows up in every city, every night, rain or shine — as those fans head for the exits. And they’re heading out early. Because midway through the fourth quarter, the Knicks fell apart again. And…
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