Vučević has 22 points and 12 rebounds as Magic beat Knicks 100-91
Nikola Vučević had 22 points (14 in the paint) and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 100-91.
The Magic took control with a 16-4 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 15.
Victor Oladipo scored 24 points (13 at the free-throw line) but shot 5 for 15 off the bench. Elfrid Payton assisted on 5 of Vučević’s 10 baskets.
For the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and Jose Calderon added 23 points.
The Magic went 27 for 32 at the line to the Knicks’ 20 for 25 and outscored them 43-12 off the bench. The Knicks forced 8 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions.