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Knicks vs. Magic 1 PM EST | Amway Center TV:  MSG Networks

5 Things To Know:  1.  On Tuesday afternoon, the Knicks put together their best performance of Summer League with a 92-84 overtime victory over the Clippers.  New York registered its first win in Orlando by outscoring Los Angeles 31-15 in the fourth quarter and overtime.  The Clippers were held scoreless in the extra session.

2.  Cleanthony Early missed his third straight game on Tuesday with a strained hamstring. 

3.  Chasson Randle turned in an impressive performance in the win over the Clippers.  The former Cardinal and Rock Island grad posted 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the floor and 6-of-9 behind the arc. 

4.  Orlando’s White team is led by Arinze Onuaku.   The big man averages 14.5 points per game to go along with 8.5 rebounds.  The Magic’s White squad is only averaging 42.8 points in two outings thus far.

5.  Watch all the action on MSG Network at 1 PM today.

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Knicks Seek Back-to-Back Wins on Wednesday against Orlando White

Knicks vs. Clippers 3 PM EST | Amway Center TV:  MSG Networks

5 Things To Know:  1.  The Knicks return to the floor after receiving a day off from game action on July 4.  New York is 0-2 thus far and seeking its first victory in Orlando with a contest against the 0-2 Clippers.

2.  Cleanthony Early has been sidelined for two games due to a strained hamstring suffered at a practice session last week.  His status is unclear for today’s game against Los Angeles. 

3.  From a statistical standpoint, Marvelle Harris is leading the summer Knicks by averaging 8.5 points per game.  Marshall Plumlee is posting seven points and 5.5 boards per game. 

4.  The Clippers’ David Michineau is tied for the Orlando league lead for assists per game at 6.0 an outing.  Brice Johnson is fresh off a 23-point performance against the Thunder and he is Los Angeles’ leading scorer (14.5 PPG).

5.  Watch all the action on MSG Network at 3 PM today and the replay at 8 PM. 

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Knicks Return to Action, Clash Against Clippers in Orlando

Knicks vs. Heat 3 PM EST | Amway Center TV:  MSG Networks

5 Things To Know:  1.  Cleanthony Early did not suit up for the Knicks in the opener on Saturday afternoon.  The former Wichita State standout is dealing with a hamstring injury and it remains to be seen if he recovered in time for Sunday’s contest against the Heat.

2.  DaJuan Summers was New York’s best offensive performer on Saturday.  The forward posted 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the floor and a solid 2-of-5 behind the arc.  The Knicks struggled on the offensive side against an impressive Pistons group that features Stanley Johnson, rookie Henry Ellenson, and Lorenzo Brown.

3.  Keep an eye on Miami’s second-year guard/forward Justice Winslow.  The Heat’s lottery pick a season ago scored 21 points, dished out four assists, snatched four boards, and recorded two steals in yesterday’s 91-71 win over the Clippers.  Winslow is a versatile two-way player with 91 games of NBA experience and his talents are clearly on display in the Summer League setting.

4.  On Saturday afternoon, Kristaps Porzingis and Phil Jackson spoke to the media.  Porzingis revealed his training regime for the summer and shared his thoughts on the Derrick Rose acquisition.  Jackson provided an update on the Knicks free agency, as the moratorium period will officially end in four days.

5.  Watch all the action on MSG Network at 3 PM today and the replay at 8 PM.

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Knicks Face Winslow’s Heat in Second Summer League Outing

Knicks vs. Pistons3 PM EST | Amway CenterTV:  MSG Networks

5 Things To Know: 1.  Cleanthony Early has not practiced with the Summer League squad due to a strained left hamstring.  His status is up in the air for Saturday’s game against Detroit but head coach Jeff Hornacek did not rule him for the contest.

2.  Ron Baker and Marshall Plumlee are two players to watch in Thursday’s game and for the remainder of the Knicks Summer League action in Orlando.  Both players are attempting to prove their worth and earn training camp spots. 

3.  The Westchester Knicks head coach Mike Miller will lead the Summer League Knicks from the sideline in Orlando.  Jeff Hornacek, Miller, and the new coaching staff have been working together during the three practices this past week to prepare the Summer League team for competition.

4.  The Pistons feature standout second-year man Stanley Johnson on their Summer League squad.  Johnson averaged 8.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game during a solid rookie campaign for Detroit.  Henry Ellenson is another intriguing player on the opposite side of the floor.  The big man was the No. 18 overall pick for the Pistons.

5.  Watch all the action on MSG Network at 3 PM on Saturday afternoon and the replay at 8 PM. 

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Knicks Square off Against Pistons in Summer League Opener

Game InfoWhere: Madison Square GardenWhen: 7:30 PMTV: MSG NetworkRadio: ESPN NY 98.7 FM

Knicks:New York concluded the 4-game road trip on Wednesday night in Orlando and finished 2-2 with some impressive wins and tough defeats.  The 8-8 Knicks started the trip in OKC and took down Russell Westbrook’s Thunder before Kristaps Porzingis’ best night as a pro in a win over Houston.  Shooting issues led to two straight losses to the Heat and Magic but the positive vibes haven’t dissipated considering the team is 4-2 in its last six outings.  The home contest on Friday will mark the first of four straight at MSG, the longest home stretch of the season thus far.

Heat:Following three straight wins that included a victory over New York, the Heat suffered a lopsided defeat to Detroit on Wednesday night.  Dwyane Wade struggled mightily from the floor, finishing with only two points on 1-of-9 shooting while Andre Drummond dominated by scoring 18 points and grabbing 20 boards.  Miami dropped to 9-5 on the season heading into its first trip to the Garden this year and final stop before a 4-game homestand.

Last Meeting:The Heat’s defense limited New York to just 32 percent from the floor in Monday’s contest.  Led by Bosh’s 16 points, Miami used a balance scoring attack to snap the Knicks 4-game wining streak in Miami.  Carmelo Anthony and Porzingis combined for 41 points and 22 rebounds in the defeat.

Medical Report:Luol Deng managed to play 31 minutes in the win over New York despite a nagging hamstring injury.  He did not participate in Wednesday’s game in Detroit and while remaining cautious, the Heat forward was optimistic about a return on Friday evening at the Garden.

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