Nikola Vučević had 34 points (20 in the paint) and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic went on a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 105-100.
It was tied at 85 when Vučević’s 9-foot hook shot put the Magic ahead for good with 5:45 left. He scored 8 points as they pulled away to a 95-85 lead with 4:14 left.
During clutch time, the Magic outscored the Knicks 9-4. Vučević scored 5 of the Magic’s 9 on 1 for 1 shooting and 2 for 2 at the line.
Evan Fournier scored 20 points (9 in the first quarter).
For the Knicks, Michael Beasley scored 21 points. Enes Freedom had 18 points and 16 rebounds. Courtney Lee scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter.
The Magic went 25 for 29 at the line to the Knicks’ 9 for 10. The Knicks outscored the Magic 31-10 off the bench.