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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17-23).
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17-23).
Jalen Suggs is listed as out tonight in Boston, while Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable to play.
The full injury report:
The full injury report:
November 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Jalen Suggs is listed as out tonight in Boston, while Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable to play.
The full injury report:
The full injury report:
Reposted by Cody Taylor
Playing without their head coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
My recap 👇
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My recap 👇
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Magic coach Jamahl Mosley 'better' after 'scary' exit from Knicks game
Playing without their coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Playing without their head coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Playing without their head coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley 'better' after 'scary' exit from Knicks game
Playing without their coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
therookiewire.usatoday.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Playing without their head coach in the second half, the Magic defeated the Knicks on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games.
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
My recap 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he was lightheaded and dizzy before leaving the game, but added that he is OK and much better now
November 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he was lightheaded and dizzy before leaving the game, but added that he is OK and much better now
Final: Magic 133, Knicks 121
Wagner: 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Bane: 27 points, 5 assists
Brunson: 33 points, 11 assists
Towns: 24 points, 8 rebounds
Wagner: 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Bane: 27 points, 5 assists
Brunson: 33 points, 11 assists
Towns: 24 points, 8 rebounds
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Final: Magic 133, Knicks 121
Wagner: 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Bane: 27 points, 5 assists
Brunson: 33 points, 11 assists
Towns: 24 points, 8 rebounds
Wagner: 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Bane: 27 points, 5 assists
Brunson: 33 points, 11 assists
Towns: 24 points, 8 rebounds
Knicks have emptied their bench down 128-115 with 2:34 to go.
November 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Knicks have emptied their bench down 128-115 with 2:34 to go.
Desmond Bane has a new season high with 27 points.
November 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Desmond Bane has a new season high with 27 points.
Tristan da Silva slipped through the heart of the Knicks' defense for an easy layup, forcing Mike Brown to call a timeout. The score is 124-106.
Magic have outscored the Knicks 26-13 in the 4th.
Magic have outscored the Knicks 26-13 in the 4th.
November 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Tristan da Silva slipped through the heart of the Knicks' defense for an easy layup, forcing Mike Brown to call a timeout. The score is 124-106.
Magic have outscored the Knicks 26-13 in the 4th.
Magic have outscored the Knicks 26-13 in the 4th.
Hart was issued a technical foul. Suggs makes the free throw to put the Magic up 118-104 with 7:02 left to play.
Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black swarmed Josh Hart to create a turnover. A foul was given to Hart, and the play is being reviewed for a hostile act.
November 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Hart was issued a technical foul. Suggs makes the free throw to put the Magic up 118-104 with 7:02 left to play.
Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black swarmed Josh Hart to create a turnover. A foul was given to Hart, and the play is being reviewed for a hostile act.
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black swarmed Josh Hart to create a turnover. A foul was given to Hart, and the play is being reviewed for a hostile act.
Franz Wagner drains a 3 to give the Magic their largest lead of the night -- 114-104 -- with 7:39 to play in the 4th quarter. He is up to 35 points.
November 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Franz Wagner drains a 3 to give the Magic their largest lead of the night -- 114-104 -- with 7:39 to play in the 4th quarter. He is up to 35 points.
End of 3Q | Magic 98, Knicks 93
Wagner: 30 points, 5 assists
Bane: 20 points
Brunson: 27 points, 9 assists
Bridges: 18 points, 5 rebounds
Wagner: 30 points, 5 assists
Bane: 20 points
Brunson: 27 points, 9 assists
Bridges: 18 points, 5 rebounds
November 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
End of 3Q | Magic 98, Knicks 93
Wagner: 30 points, 5 assists
Bane: 20 points
Brunson: 27 points, 9 assists
Bridges: 18 points, 5 rebounds
Wagner: 30 points, 5 assists
Bane: 20 points
Brunson: 27 points, 9 assists
Bridges: 18 points, 5 rebounds
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is questionable to return to the bench tonight due to an illness, the team announced.
November 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is questionable to return to the bench tonight due to an illness, the team announced.
I haven't seen Jamahl Mosley on the bench yet to begin the second half. Joe Prunty is on the sideline for the moment.
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I haven't seen Jamahl Mosley on the bench yet to begin the second half. Joe Prunty is on the sideline for the moment.
Franz Wagner is up to a season-high 30 points.
November 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Franz Wagner is up to a season-high 30 points.
The halftime entertainment in Orlando:
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The halftime entertainment in Orlando:
Halftime: Knicks 66, Magic 64
Brunson: 23 points, 5 assists
Bridges: 14 points
Wagner: 23 points
Bane: 15 points
Brunson: 23 points, 5 assists
Bridges: 14 points
Wagner: 23 points
Bane: 15 points
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Halftime: Knicks 66, Magic 64
Brunson: 23 points, 5 assists
Bridges: 14 points
Wagner: 23 points
Bane: 15 points
Brunson: 23 points, 5 assists
Bridges: 14 points
Wagner: 23 points
Bane: 15 points
That was Mosley's second T this year.
Desmond Bane was whistled for an offensive foul after giving a shove to Mikal Bridges, which neither he nor Jamahl Mosley appreciated. Mosley received a technical foul after arguing with the officials.
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
That was Mosley's second T this year.
Desmond Bane was whistled for an offensive foul after giving a shove to Mikal Bridges, which neither he nor Jamahl Mosley appreciated. Mosley received a technical foul after arguing with the officials.
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Desmond Bane was whistled for an offensive foul after giving a shove to Mikal Bridges, which neither he nor Jamahl Mosley appreciated. Mosley received a technical foul after arguing with the officials.
Shamet (right shoulder) is out for the remainder of the game, the Knicks announced.
Landry Shamet just got caught in between Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. and came up in pain. He went straight back to the locker room, holding his right shoulder.
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Shamet (right shoulder) is out for the remainder of the game, the Knicks announced.
End of 1Q | Magic 31, Knicks 29
Wagner: 12 points
Bane: 10 points
Brunson: 14 points, 3 rebounds
Bridges: 9 points
Wagner: 12 points
Bane: 10 points
Brunson: 14 points, 3 rebounds
Bridges: 9 points
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
End of 1Q | Magic 31, Knicks 29
Wagner: 12 points
Bane: 10 points
Brunson: 14 points, 3 rebounds
Bridges: 9 points
Wagner: 12 points
Bane: 10 points
Brunson: 14 points, 3 rebounds
Bridges: 9 points
The two teams are tied at 23 points. Magic briefly took the lead after a bit of a run, but the Knicks have tied it back up.
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The two teams are tied at 23 points. Magic briefly took the lead after a bit of a run, but the Knicks have tied it back up.
The Magic have recovered a little bit from a slow start. After trailing by 10, they are down 15-10 at the first timeout.
November 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The Magic have recovered a little bit from a slow start. After trailing by 10, they are down 15-10 at the first timeout.
Landry Shamet just got caught in between Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. and came up in pain. He went straight back to the locker room, holding his right shoulder.
November 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Landry Shamet just got caught in between Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. and came up in pain. He went straight back to the locker room, holding his right shoulder.