The New York Knicks' latest victory over the Orlando Magic could be considered the work of the dark arts by modern NBA standards. New York opened a calendar-closing three-game road trip on a high note,

New York has added a sense of physicality and defensive prowess to their repertoire in recent weeks. It's a big reason why the Knicks have won six games in a row, and appear to be turning a corner as a collective unit.

Facing a physical New York squad, it was always going to be an uphill battle for the Magic at home on the second night of a back-to-back.