Knicks vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic hosts the New York Knicks tonight at the Kia Center. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 29, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is back on the court tonight as the New York Knicks come to town.

The Magic rode a two-game win streak that ended on Wednesday night with a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, the Knicks were unable to match their Christmas magic when they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder two nights ago.

Tonight, the two teams look to return to their winning ways in a Friday night showdown at the Kia Center.

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Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Knicks vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 27
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Knicks vs. Magic Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers

C Jericho Sims (OUT - ankle)
C Mitchell Robinson (OUT - ankle)

Orlando Magic

SG Kevon Harris (OUT - knee)
PG Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)
SG Joe Ingles (OUT - ankle)
PF Jonathan Isaac (QUESTIONABLE - hamstring)
SG Gary Harris (QUESTIONABLE - calf)

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Knicks vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

New York Knicks

PG Jalen Brunson
SG Donte DiVincenzo
SF RJ Barrett
PF Julius Randle
C Isaiah Hartenstein

Orlando Magic

PG Anthony Black
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.

Published Dec 29, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.