Orlando (18-22) at New York (13-27) 7:30 pm EST

NEW YORK (Ticker) -- Some unselfish play by Steve Francis has meant all the difference in the world for the Orlando Magic.

Francis tries to lead the Magic to their season-high sixth straight victory Friday when they visit the New York Knicks, who once again are marred in another losing streak.

Since Orlando suspended its star guard for one game on January 15 for conduct detrimental to the team, Francis has responded upon his reinstatement.

The Magic have not lost since the return of Francis, who is averaging 8.0 assists during the winning streak and is coming off a career-high 15 assists in Thursday's 119-115 overtime win at Philadelphia.

Hedo Turkoglu scored 25 points and Pat Garrity added a season-high 24, including a pair of clutch 3-pointers in overtime, as Orlando surpassed its previous season-best winning streak from November 23-28.

Meanwhile, New York has dropped six straight - one shy of its season-worst losing streak.

The Knicks' latest setback came Wednesday in a 106-102 overtime loss to Sacramento. Stephon Marbury returned to the lineup following a shoulder injury and scored 22 points, while Maurice Taylor added 21 and 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who allowed 17 points in the extra session.

The teams already have met twice this season, with Orlando recording a pair of victories last month. The Magic have won six of their last seven meetings with the Knicks, including three straight here.