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New York Knicks: Keys To Defeating The Orlando Magic

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 20, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Knicks will look to win a second consecutive home game when the Orlando Magic come to town on Wednesday, December 21. What must New York do to achieve victory?

Dec 21, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Knicks ended a three-game losing streak with an explosive 118-111 victory over the rival Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, December 20. It was an extraordinary comeback for a Knicks team that hadn’t yet won a game that it trailed entering the fourth quarter.

On Thursday, December 22, the Knicks will have a chance to push the winning streak to two games during a clash with the Orlando Magic.

Orlando enters Madison Square Garden with a below .500 record at 13-17 in 2016-17, but have won two of three. With a deep and talented roster, the Magic are the furthest thing from a team to overlook.

Though Orlando projects to be a challenging opponent, the 15-13 Knicks will be the favored team during this upcoming home game.

New York is 10-4 at home, which borders on dominance and easily crosses the threshold into postseason-caliber play. Orlando is 8-7 on the road, however, which is an obvious enough reason to avoid overlooking Frank Vogel’s crew.

The question is: what must the New York Knicks do in order to defeat the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden?

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