The New York Knicks will be without All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony in a second half of a back-to-back Monday against the Orlando Magic. Anthony is dealing with what's being considered a sore left knee.
In reality, it's more about the Knicks giving their veteran a day off after playing Sunday against the Golden State Warriors.
With Anthony out of action, Kristaps Porzingis will take on a larger role. He's averaging 18.3 points and 7.2 rebounds as a sophomore and is coming off a 24-point, 15-rebound performance against the Warriors. Look for Justin Holiday to also see an uptick in minutes in this one.