With Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring), Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles), and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) resting-plus All-Star Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson already scratched-the starting lineup consisted of All-Star Jalen Brunson, Alec Burks, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, and Jericho Sims. Burks hadn't started a game since March 6, 2023. This was a dusty lineup.
For Orlando, Paolo Banchero tied career-highs for three-pointers made (6) and taken (10) on his way to 36 points. Franz Wagner added 21. For New York, Jalen Brunson scored 33 points on 11-of-21 from the field. Precious Achiuwa gave New York his all, dropping a season-high 23 points, plus 14 rebounds (setting a new career-high with 10 offensive) and five assists.
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