Despite a positive outlook, Wagner will miss the most games of his career. He’d missed just 15 in his first three seasons.

In a back-and-forth contest between the East’s No. 3 and 4 seeds, the Magic limited New York to its lowest point total of the season on Monday night.

Orlando Magic F Franz Wagner (torn right oblique) has started contact work and is ramping up towards a return. @CassidyHubbarth on the ESPN broadcast said she’s told Magic are hopeful he could be back within the next 7-10 days. Franz was recently elevated in his injury status

A big reason for the Knicks nine-game winning streak before this stretch was Mikal Bridges playing like an All-Star. From Dec. 1 to the end of their winning streak, Bridges was averaging 21.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game on .571/.431/.750 shooting splits.

In spite of the Magic entering the matchup without a player who is averaging double-digit points on the season, they continued to play the Knicks tough. The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with the Magic ahead, 53-51 after a last second Jett Howard three to take the lead.

Monday’s loss marked the Knicks’ third straight defeat, exposing the fragility of their already short rotation.

Injuries have plagued the Orlando Magic this season. With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out due to injuries, it has allowed guys like Cole Anthony to step up to the plate. He dropped 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while shooting 50% from the field and three.

The Toronto Raptors play against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden The Toronto Raptors are spending $20,626,273 per win while the New York Knicks are spending $7,972,531 per win Game

Now that is a cause for concern at Madison Square Garden.

Led by Ja'Kair Sanchez's 24 points, the Wagner Seahawks defeated the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 70-68 in overtime on Monday.

Stars. You can also access the list for the West here. Jalen Brunson: Brunson’s scoring numbers are down slightly (28.7ppg last year to 26.0 this season), but that’s more of a product of his improved offensive ecosystem rather than any drop-off in play.

Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers reached the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Atlanta Hawks. Soon after, the sharpshooting star was asked which team he'd prefer to face in the next round,