Magic-Knicks Injury Report: Who's In, Who's Out for Friday Night?

The latest on player health and status for Friday night's matchup between the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks.

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (14) goes to the basket during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Kia Center. | Mike Watters-Imagn Images

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks are set to do battle for the third time this season on Friday night. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from the Kia Center.

The Magic enter on the second night of a back-to-back, having dropped Thursday night's outing versus the Miami Heat 89-88. They are 19-13 and sit fourth in the East.

One spot above them is the Knicks, who are back in action for the first time since their Christmas Day thriller with the San Antonio Spurs. At 20-10 this season, they're third in the conferece.

New York has taken the first two matchups of this season's series. Here's the latest on player health and status ahead of their third meeting this year.

Orlando Magic Injury Report

• Paolo Banchero: OUT (return to competition reconditioning)
• Franz Wagner: OUT (torn right oblique)
• Moe Wagner: OUT (torn left ACL)
• Gary Harris: AVAILABLE (left hamstring strain)

Banchero will miss his 28th straight game, Franz his eighth with torn right obliques.

But Banchero sees an upgrade of significance in his status, going from being listed as out due to a torn right oblique to now being listed as out for return to competition reconditioning.

Moe Wagner had a season-ending ACL tear on Dec. 21.

Harris is probable with a hamstring strain that's caused him to miss 13 straight games. He was downgraded from questionable to out for Thursday's contest versus the Knicks.

New York Knicks Injury Report

• Mitchell Robinson: OUT (left ankle surgery)

The Knicks will be near full health when they enter Orlando Friday evening. Robinson has yet to appear in a game for New York this season.

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