Knicks visit Magic as teams face differing playoff outlooks

Consecutive losses haven't doomed the New York Knicks' pursuit of a top-six finish in the Eastern Conference and a guaranteed playoff spot.

But the defeats have raised the urgency level as the Knicks will look to stop their skid Thursday night when they complete a back-to-back set in Florida by visiting the Orlando Magic.

The Knicks opened their southern swing with a 127-120 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Th