Orlando Magic stunned the New York Knicks 111-102 at Madison Square Garden, turning a tough night into a statement win with a 40-27 fourth quarter. The game swung late, and it was built on three-point shooting, timely free throws, and cleaner late-game execution. Tristan da Silva drilled five triples and finished with 19 points, while Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane carried big moments down the stretch. In front of 19,812 fans, the visitors handed New York a painful loss in an early-season NBA matchup.

Full play-by-play, box score, and live momentum can be found on Sofascore, which also logged a standout Sofascore Rating for da Silva. It was a night that rewarded patience, spacing, and ball movement, and it left the home crowd shaking their heads.

Fourth quarter flips the game at MSG

New York led for 39:53 and even held the biggest lead at 12, yet the final 12 minutes told a new story. Orlando won the period 40-27, their best offensive frame of the night. The Magic hit 11 of 13 from the line in the fourth, while the Knicks went 6 of 10. Those extra points mattered once pace picked up. So did control, because the Knicks coughed up six fourth-quarter turnovers, and Orlando had only one.

The swing was visible on the glass, where Orlando grabbed 14 rebounds in the fourth to New York’s seven. That limited second chances for the hosts and fueled quick-hit offense the other way. Desmond Bane closed the game with calm free throws, sealing the road win. The final whistle confirmed a scoreline that looked unlikely after three quarters. For a building that had been loud most of the night, the visitors’ poise became the loudest sound.

Perimeter math that changed everything

The three-point gap defined the box score. Orlando hit 18 of 42 from deep for 42 percent, while New York went 9 of 38 for 23 percent. Shot for shot, that is a 27-point swing beyond the arc. It more than covered New York’s edge inside, where the Knicks made 29 of 55 two-pointers to Orlando’s 20 of 46.

The Magic still matched New York’s total field goals at 38 each, but did it on fewer attempts and with better efficiency at 43 percent. They also won the rebounding battle 49-45, including 39 defensive boards that helped cap Knicks possessions. Ball movement was crisp with 29 assists, and the visitors added six blocks to stall drives. Add 81 percent at the stripe compared with 70 percent for New York, and the math points to Orlando.

Tristan da Silva shines next to Wagner and Bane

Tristan da Silva was a clean finisher and a spacing engine. He scored 19 points on 7 of 13 shooting, including 5 of 9 from three, and posted +20 in 26 minutes. He added two offensive rebounds and a block, and crucially, had zero turnovers. His Sofascore Rating was 8.3, reflecting how valuable his shotmaking and floor balance were. Check his player page on Sofascore for the full game breakdown.

Franz Wagner did a bit of everything with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists, and he strung together key mid-range makes during the surge. Desmond Bane chipped in 22 points with four threes, two blocks, and late free throws that closed the door. Anthony Black gave the bench a major lift with 18 points, five assists, and five threes in 26 minutes, finishing a team-best +21. Wendell Carter Jr. anchored the middle with nine points and 10 rebounds, while Nikola Vučević provided rim protection off the bench with two blocks.

Knicks’ stars produce, but shot profile bites back

Jalen Brunson led New York with 28 points and four assists, but he needed 28 shots and went 1 of 7 from three. OG Anunoby was efficient with 22 points on 6 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 6 from deep, and 7 of 9 at the line. Karl-Anthony Towns posted 22 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists, though four turnovers hurt late possessions. Josh Hart added 13 points and eight rebounds, an energetic blend that usually ignites runs. Mikal Bridges had six points and a -23 plus-minus on a cold shooting night.

Team-wise, the Knicks had more steals at 8-6 and fewer total turnovers at 14-15. The problems were volume threes that did not fall, a dip at the line, and a decisive fourth quarter on the glass. New York still finished with more two-point makes and led most of the night. The final minutes, however, were played on Orlando’s terms. When the pace quickened and the game turned into a spacing contest, the visitors had the answers.

What this result tells us next

Both teams entered still searching for rhythm, and this performance showed how quickly momentum can flip. Orlando’s spacing package, bench shooting, and defensive rebounding traveled well. They were patient enough to keep the long ball central even after a slow start. By the time the fourth opened, the looks were clean and the confidence was high.

For New York, there is a template to build on, but the shot diet likely needs a tweak. Getting to the line more consistently and protecting the defensive glass late should top the list. The Knicks can also feel encouraged by Towns’ interior efficiency and Anunoby’s balanced scoring. The next time these teams meet, the three-point math will be headline number one again, and you can track it live on Sofascore.