The Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic, 132-120, to advance to the NBA Cup Finals for the first time. Jalen Brunson led New York with a game-high 40 points, while Jalen Suggs scored a career-high 25 points for Orlando but struggled in the second half due to injury. After a competitive start, the Knicks took control with a strong second half, closing the game with a decisive fourth quarter. New York will face the winner of the Spurs-Thunder matchup in the finals on December 16.
