The Magic are giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. They have jumped out to a 57-56 lead against the Knicks. The Magic came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

On Friday night, New York showed they can be just as good without their ace in the hole. The Knicks' dominant 108-85 win over the Orlando Magic came in a way that turns heads with the team just hitting four three-pointers the entire night.

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On the second night of a back-to-back after Thursday's Miami result, Orlando has the chance to wash the taste of an evening turned sour.

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The NBA's five-game lineup on Christmas Day delivered against a crowded sports landscape in which the NFL (and Beyoncé) tried to make waves of their own on the Wednesday holiday. Kevin O'Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh to break down all five games from the Christmas day slate.

The Knicks won their sixth consecutive game on Friday night in Orlando, beating the Magic 108-85 thanks to some stout defense.

Facing a physical New York squad, it was always going to be an uphill battle for the Magic at home on the second night of a back-to-back.

The Brooklyn Nets (12-19) and Orlando Magic (19-14) meet Sunday. Tip-off from Kia Center is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Nets vs. Magic odds and make our

New York has added a sense of physicality and defensive prowess to their repertoire in recent weeks. It's a big reason why the Knicks have won six games in a row, and appear to be turning a corner as a collective unit.