Cole Anthony scored 24 points, Wendell Carter Jr. had a season-high 19 off the bench and the Orlando Magic shut down a New York Knicks team missing Karl-Anthony Towns for a 103-94 victory.

Karl-Anthony Towns missed Monday's loss to the Orlando Magic due to a knee injury suffered in the past week. With concern growing about the team's viability as a top contender in the East, the center did what he needed to do to play.

Monday’s loss marked the Knicks’ third straight defeat, exposing the fragility of their already short rotation.

We've got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Monday's NBA schedule as the New York Knicks will host the Orlando Magic. New York is 24-12 overall and 11-4 at home, while Orlando is 21-16 overall and 8-11 on the road.

Despite a happy return, the New York Knicks' upcoming interconference clash might be missing a little thunder on their end. Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as ques

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The New York Knicks head to Kia Center to face the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup. Both teams are fighting to take the top of their conference. The Knicks are 20-10, which puts them at third place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 19-12, which puts them in fourth place, just behind the Knicks.

The latest on player health and status regarding Thursday night's matchup between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Cleveland Cavaliers 132, Toronto Raptors 126. Showing Some Fight. The Raptors can compete. That’s what made their losses earlier this week so frustrating. This team isn’t as b

The New York Knicks didn't have to wait long to remember what life was like with Karl-Anthony Towns back in the lineup. The Oklahoma City Thunder won't have to wait any time at all to take part in another potential NBA Finals preview.