The New York Knicks' latest victory over the Orlando Magic could be considered the work of the dark arts by modern NBA standards. New York opened a calendar-closing three-game road trip on a high note,

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.

The New York Knicks head to Kia Center to face the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup. Both teams are fighting to take the top of their conference. The Knicks are 20-10, which puts them at third place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 19-12, which puts them in fourth place, just behind the Knicks.