New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic - News - December 27, 2024 | FOX Sports

Jalen Brunson - Will play Saturday Brunson (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact Brunson was deemed a game-time call for Saturday's matchup, but he'll be in the starting lineup and should handle his regular workload as one of the Knicks' primary offensive weapons. Brunson is averaging 22.3 points, 7.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game since the beginning of December.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks Preach Discipline To Fix One Key Problem The New York Knicks haven’t been thrilled with how their top center is being officiated.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jalen Brunson - GTD Saturday Brunson (calf) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brunson is officially questionable for the contest, but he'll need to go through warmups before a decision is made on his availability. The star point guard is dealing with tightness in his right calf, and he played 37 minutes during the first half of New York's back-to-back Friday.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks Reveal One New Trait During Win Streak New York has shown they can play a physical brand of basketball when needed.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Goga Bitadze - Strong in paint in double-double Bitadze supplied 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 108-85 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Bitadze held things down in the paint for Orlando in Friday's contest, leading all Magic players in rebounds and blocks while tallying the lone double-double of the game. Bitadze has recorded a double-double in 12 outings this season, including in four of his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Suggs - Strong from deep as leading scorer Suggs recorded 27 points (10-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 108-85 loss to New York.

Impact Suggs led the way for Orlando on the offensive end Friday, pacing the Magic in scoring and threes made despite only playing 26 minutes in a blowout loss. Suggs has connected on four or more threes in eight outings, tallying 25 or more points in seven contest.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Black - Nears double figures in start Black closed Friday's 108-85 loss to the Knicks with nine points (2-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact Black got the starting nod over Trevelin Queen in Friday's contest, making his third start of the season and ending one point short of the double-digit mark. In his three starts this season, Black has averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds per contest.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE