Vučević scores 26 as Magic beat Knicks 107-99
Nikola Vučević scored 26 points (16 in the paint), and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 107-99.
The Magic never trailed and led by as many as 10.
The Knicks got within 93-92 on Lance Thomas’ driving layup with 3:24 to play, but Vučević answered with an 8-foot hook shot, and the Knicks got no closer.
During clutch time, the Magic outscored the Knicks 11-9. Evan Fournier scored 5 of the Magic’s 11 on 2 for 2 shooting.
Tobias Harris had 20 points (11 in the third quarter) and 3 steals.
For the Knicks, Thomas scored 24 points on 9 for 9 shooting off the bench, and Carmelo Anthony added 23 points and 6 assists.
The Knicks committed 15 turnovers to the Magic’s 10.