The latest on player health and status for Friday night's matchup between the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks.

The New York Knicks outscored the Orlando Magic 54-31 in the second half in a 108-85 result. Orlando dropped to 19-14 this season.

Facing a physical New York squad, it was always going to be an uphill battle for the Magic at home on the second night of a back-to-back.

Jalen Brunson had 26 points and nine assists, Josh Hart added 23 points and 13 rebounds and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to six games with a 108-85 win over the Orlando Magic.

Winning has become a habit for the New York Knicks, who faced the Orlando Magic on the road. This season, the Knicks have successfully held an opponent under 90 points for the second time.

W e've got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Friday's NBA schedule as the Orlando Magic will host the New York Knicks. Orlando is 19-13 overall and 12-3 at home, whil

The Knicks take the court after defeating the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day while the Magic lost last night at home to Miami. New York is currently 10-6 on the road with a point differential of +7, while the Magic have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home.

The Magic had their moments, fueled by a hot start from Jalen Suggs, who scored 27 points on 10-of-20 shooting.

The NBA's five-game lineup on Christmas Day delivered against a crowded sports landscape in which the NFL (and Beyoncé) tried to make waves of their own on the Wednesday holiday. Kevin O'Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh to break down all five games from the Christmas day slate.

Despite another respectable challenge from the shorthanded Magic (19-14), the Knicks created a one-sided affair with a 54-31 advantage in the second half, rendering a 54-all tie a

The Knicks won their sixth consecutive game on Friday night in Orlando, beating the Magic 108-85 thanks to some stout defense.