Orlando Magic earn first win under Sean Sweeney against Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:35 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Orlando Magic secured their first victory under head coach Sean Sweeney by defeating the New York Knicks 111-102 at Madison Square Garden. Despite a rocky start that saw them trail 12-0, the Magic rallied, outscoring the Knicks 40-27 in the fourth quarter. Franz Wagner led the way with 23 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, while Anthony Black contributed 18 points in his return from injury. Jalen Suggs left the game in the fourth quarter due to a knee injury. The Magic continue their road trip with two games in Toronto later this week.
- •Magic rally from 12-0 deficit to win the game.
- •Franz Wagner scores 21 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Anthony Black returns from injury, scoring 18 points.
- •Jalen Suggs suffers a knee injury in the fourth quarter.
- •Magic's next games are against the Raptors in Toronto.
- 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Magic score first 1st win under Sean Sweeney: Takeaways vs. Knicks
"Without leading scorer Paolo Banchero, the Magic overcame a choppy start on Sunday to defeat the Knicks for their first win under coach Sean Sweeney.
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