Brunson, Towns power Knicks past Magic, punch ticket to NBA Cup Final
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By Rafael Bandayrel
 
The New York Knicks booked their ticket to the finals of the 2025 NBA Cup, defeating the Orlando Magic, 132-120, in the semifinals on Sunday morning (PH time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
 
Star guard Jalen Brunson delivered a commanding performance, lighting up the scoreboard with 40 points and 8 assists to orchestrate the offense. Karl-Anthony Towns also had a huge night, finishing with 29 points and 8 rebounds.
 
to the finals of the 2025 NBA Cup, defeating the Orlando Magic, 132-120, in the semifinals on Sunday morning (PH time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
 
Star guard Jalen Brunson delivered a commanding performance, lighting up the scoreboard with 40 points and 8 assists to orchestrate the offense. Karl-Anthony Towns also had a huge night, finishing with 29 points and 8 rebounds.
 
New York gained crucial separation with a decisive 8-0 run to close the third quarter, pushing a slim lead out to 100-92. The Knicks successfully carried that momentum into the final period, extending their advantage and reaching a pivotal 110-108 score line off a clutch Josh Hart jumpshot.
 
However, the Magic refused to go out quietly. Paolo Banchero briefly trimmed the deficit to six after a strong drive to the hoop. Any hope of an Orlando comeback was quickly snuffed out as Towns finished a clutch and-one play, immediately followed by a Brunson trey that put the game out of reach.
 
After reigning supreme in the Eastern Conference bracket, the New York Knicks will now await the winner of the Western Conference semifinal matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs to determine their opponent in the 2025 NBA Cup Final.
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Stronger than Jordan
hot commentCongratulations to the Knicks for winning the runner-up in this season's NBA Cup!! Hahaha, because the champion has already been determined
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Julius Ryan
Woooow
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King march Caniel
Whooo
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Stephon Marbury
Looking at it this way, the Mavericks are undoubtedly the biggest losers, having traded away two top-tier superstars, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson
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amateur NBA expert
Although the Knicks played very well in this game, I still think they are no match for the Thunder. The Thunder's lineup is so well-balanced that it's simply perfect!
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Knicks are looking strong! Great team effort!
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Kylian Mbappé
Brunson has proven with his actual performance that he is now the number one point guard in the NBA!
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Dodong Sports
Knicks headed to the big stage, chasing history in the NBA Cup!
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