NewsMagic Beat Knicks 111–102: Franz Wagner Scores 21 in Fourth-Quarter Rally
Orlando erased a late deficit at Madison Square Garden, while the Knicks dropped to 0–3 and Jalen Suggs left with an apparent injury.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2026 — The Orlando Magic rallied past the New York Knicks 111–102 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Franz Wagner scored 21 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, turning a difficult offensive night into the defining performance of Orlando's comeback.
How Orlando overturned the fourth-quarter deficit
New York had built a 10-point lead during the fourth quarter, but Orlando finished the period with a 40–27 scoring advantage. Wagner repeatedly found ways to attack the defense and reached the foul line. His late scoring was the clearest reason the Magic could change the game without needing an extraordinary first three quarters.
Wagner finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, one assist short of a triple-double. He had scored only two points before the final period, which made the turnaround particularly striking. The final nine-point margin did not reflect how uncertain the outcome looked earlier in the quarter.
Other Magic contributors against the Knicks
Desmond Bane contributed 22 points for Orlando, and Tristan da Silva finished with 19, according to postgame reports. Da Silva's outside shooting provided an additional threat, while Wagner's playmaking kept teammates involved even before his late scoring surge.
The Magic won without Paolo Banchero, who was sidelined by injury. Beating the defending champions on the road while short-handed gave Orlando a meaningful early-season result. It also prevented the team from having to rely on one player's production for all 48 minutes.
Jalen Suggs injury: What was reported?
Orlando's win came with a concerning late development. Guard Jalen Suggs was helped from the court after an apparent non-contact knee injury with just over two minutes remaining. Reports described an awkward landing during a drive, but the early coverage did not establish a definitive diagnosis or recovery timeline.
Fans should distinguish between what was visible in the game and a confirmed medical update. The team and its medical staff are the appropriate sources for any later diagnosis or timetable. This article does not speculate about the severity of the injury.
What the result means for the Knicks
New York fell to 0–3 at the start of the 2026–27 season. The Knicks had an opportunity to secure a home victory, but their fourth-quarter offense and defense did not hold the lead. A three-game sample is too small to define an entire season, yet losing a 10-point late advantage adds urgency to the next matchup.
The final score was Orlando 111, New York 102. Wagner's 21 fourth-quarter points and near triple-double are the central basketball facts; Suggs' exit remains an injury situation to watch for verified updates. The linked NBA game page and reporting provide the original record behind this independently written recap.
Sources and verification
NewsTrendus independently wrote this account from the linked primary and corroborating reports. The photograph is licensed representative imagery, not a photograph of the actual teams or event.
- NBA official Magic at Knicks game page
- ESPN game recap: Magic 111, Knicks 102
- ESPN: Jalen Suggs exits with apparent injury
- Sportsnet: Magic–Knicks game highlights
Editorial note: Statistics and injury descriptions are based on information available October 26, 2026. Later official updates may change a player's medical status. Corrections can be requested through the NewsTrendus contact page.