NBA results: Knicks edge Magic despite strange Desmond Bane moment

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was involved in a strange moment with New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby in the fourth quarter of their matchup on Sunday afternoon.

Anunoby was going for a fast break layup with three Magic defenders around him. He lost the ball when he was going to shoot and went out of bounds. The ball remained in bounds as Bane took control.

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Bane then nailed Anunoby with the ball as the Knicks player lay out of bounds. Technically, the ball was out of reach for the Knicks. Anunoby stood up and was as perplexed as everyone watching the game. He pushed Bane as he stood up. Bane received a technical foul.

New York won the game 106-100. Bane and Anunoby appeared to discuss things and hugged after the game.

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Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) drives to the basket between New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, left, and center Ariel Hukporti, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Anunoby scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help Jalen Brunson in his scoring efforts. Brunson had 30 points and nine assists, while Josh Hart added 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Bane scored 16 points and six rebounds.

Even bigger than the loss, Orlando took a hard hit during the game. The team lost Franz Wagner in the first quarter due to a left leg injury. He averaged 23.4 points per game and scored seven points in the first seven minutes of the game before suffering the injury.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson takes the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

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The Magic said Wagner would be re-evaluated when the team returned to Orlando.