Today, Martin Luther King Day, The New York Knicks(23-16) host the Orlando Magic(21-18) at Madison Square Garden @ 3pm ET.

The Knicks boast a 16-9 record against Eastern Conference opponents, securing the third spot in rebounding within the conference with 45.9 rebounds. Leading in rebounds for the team is Julius Randle, averaging 9.2 boards.

In Eastern Conference matchups, the Magic hold a 15-10 record. Orlando ranks seventh in the conference for defensive rebounds, grabbing an average of 32.7 per game, with Paolo Banchero leading at 5.9 rebounds.

The Knicks average 115.6 points per game, surpassing the 111.6 points allowed by the Magic by 4.0 points. Conversely, the Magic score an average of 112.5 points per game, edging out the 111.6 points allowed by the Knicks by 0.9 points.

They face each other for the second time this season. In the previous encounter on Dec. 30, the Magic won with a score of 117-108, and Franz Wagner contributed significantly with 32 points in the victory.

In their last ten games the Knicks are 6-4, averaging 117.3 points, 47.3 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.5 points per game.

The Knicks top performer, Julius Randle is averaging 24.4 points per game with 9.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.3 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 43.0% over the last 10 games for New York. And OG Anunoby has added a nice boost to the starting five since his arrival from Toronto.

Knicks notable INJURIES: Mitchell Robinson out for season (ankle), Jalen Brunson: day to day (calf).

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By Vincent Quezada

Photo Credit: NBA.com / Associated Press

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