The Knicks will tip off against the Orlando Magic at 7:30PM ET at Madison Square Garden. (TV: MSG Networks/Gotham Sports; Radio: 98.7 ESPN)
This Day in Knicks History:
December 7, 1973: Dave DeBusschere scores 41 points (15-29 FG) and grabs 21 rebounds, guiding the Knicks to a 113-108 road win over the Buffalo Braves.
Last game vs ORL:
Orlando (11/22/25) – The Orlando Magic defeated the New York Knicks, 133-121. Jalen Brunson led New York with 33 points on 57.1-percent shooting, a season-high 11 assists and three rebounds. Mikal Bridges recorded 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 37 points on 68.4-percent shooting, seven assists and six rebounds. Desmond Bane scored 27 points, five assists, three rebounds and one steal. Jalen Suggs had 26 points, three rebounds and one assist.
Connections:
Magic executive Jeff Weltman was born in New York, NY… Magic Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Pete D’Alessandro was born in Bohemia, NY, went to Connetquot High School and attended Saint John’s University in New York…Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley was an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks and coached Jalen Brunson in Dallas from 2018-2021…Magic assistant coach Lionel Chalmers was born in Albany, NY…Magic forward Jonathan Isaac was born in The Bronx, New York… Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was born in Pensacola, Florida and attended High School at Pine Forest…Knicks center Ariel Hukporti played with Magic forward Franz Wagner on the 18U Germany Team during the 2019-20 season… Knicks guard Josh Hart played with Magic Forward Moritz Wagner on the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018-2019 season…Knicks guard Tyler Kolek and Magic forward Jamal Cain both attend Marquette University... Magic assistant coach God Shammgod was born in New York, NY and attended La Salle Academy in New York, NY...Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Magic guard Tyus Jones were teammates together on the Minnesota Timberwolves for four seasons (2015-19).
Last Game:
The New York Knicks defeated the Utah Jazz, 146-112. Jalen Brunson led New York with 33 points, tying a season-high with six three-pointers made, four assists and two rebounds. Miles McBride poured in 22 points on 63.6-percent shooting, a season-high seven three-pointers made, three rebounds, two assists and one block off the bench. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists and one steal. Utah was led by Lauri Markkanen’s 18 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Kyle Filipowski recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals off the bench. Ace Bailey added 13 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.
THE KNICKS TUNE OUT THE JAZZ AND START OFF ON A 23-0 RUN:
Jalen Brunson finished with 33 points on 52.9-percent shooting, four assists and two rebounds vs. Utah (Dec 5). This marks his 85th game as a Knick recording 30+ points, which ranks fourth in franchise history. Brunson also recorded his 66th game as a Knick with 30+ points on 50.0-percent shooting, surpassing Bernard King for second all-time in franchise history (Patrick Ewing – 174). This marked his 10th game of the season recording at least 30 points, which is tied for seventh in the NBA.
Miles McBride added 22 points off the bench, which included a season-high seven three-pointers, three rebounds, two assists and one block vs. Utah (Dec 5), marking his 11th career game and second game of the season registering 20+ points.
Mikal Bridges played his 578th consecutive game, surpassing B.J. Armstrong for 13th all-time in NBA history. He also tallied 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal vs. Utah (Dec 5).
Guerschon Yabusele recorded his 1000th career point vs. Utah (Dec 5).
The Knicks scored 47 points in the third quarter, which are the most points recorded in a third quarter in franchise history.
The Knicks went on a 23-0 run to start the first quarter, which is the longest scoring run in the NBA since the 1996-97 season (when play-by-play was first tracked).
The Knicks now have a 12-1 record at home, which is the team’s best home record to start a season since the 1992-93 season.
The Knicks finished with 21 three-pointers, which ties for the sixth-most three-pointers made in a single game in franchise history.
The Knicks shot 50.0-percent from the field and 50.0-percent from the three-point line for the 13th time in franchise history.