The Knicks (8 - 36) notched their third straight win Friday, knocking off the Magic (15 - 31) 113 - 106. The Knicks have been on a veritable tear since dropping a franchise record 16 straight games. They’ve knocked off the Pelicans, 76ers and Magic in succession and will have a chance to extend the streak to four games Saturday in Charlotte. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 25 points Friday, adding seven rebounds and four assists in a game - high 42 minutes. Jason Smith chipped in 19 points, while Langston Galloway added 15 and eight rebounds. Tim Hardaway, Jr. was the high man off the bench, finishing with 13 points in 17 minutes. The Knicks shot 47 percent from the field and knocked down 10 - of - 25 three - point attempts. They also registered 29 assists on 43 field goals. Orlando, which has now dropped four straight, shot nearly 51 percent from the field and registered 62 points in the paint, thanks in large part to a big night from Nikola Vucevic. The big man had 34 points (16 - 22 FG) and 18 rebounds, notching his eighth double - double of the month. Channing Frye added 14 points for the Magic, while Victor Oladipo had 15 (6 - 20 FG) to go with three assists and two steals. Elfrid Payton had a quiet shooting night (3 - 6 FG) but registered 11 assists in 37 minutes. Up next, the Magic take on the Pacers on Sunday. The Knicks play in Charlotte on Saturday night.
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