New York defeated the Magic at home Dec. 3, but Sunday’s game is the first of three between the East foes over the course of the next month.

The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks each had an obvious short-term goal the last time they met. The long-term goal will be even more obvious Sunday night, when the Magic host the Knicks in the first game since the NBA Cup for both teams.

The Magic are red-hot going into Tuesday's NBA Cup clash with the Knicks to win East Group A. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both looked like superstars in the NBA Cup semifinals. Cooper Flagg or Dylan Harper? It's becoming a conversation. Hunter is the fifth non-QB to win the Heisman in the 2000s.

TV information and other relevant tidbits about Sunday night's matchup between the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks.

The New York Knicks will battle the Orlando Magic on Sunday at Amway Arena. It’s a possible playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Magic prediction and pick. The Magic lead the head-to-head series 67-64.