The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will compete for a chance to serve as the Eastern Conference representative in the NBA Cup Finals.
The Magic have won five of their last seven games this season, but will have to play without Franz Wagner, who is out with an injury. Wagner leads the Magic with 22.7 points this season, but he’s expected to miss the game due to a high left ankle sprain earlier in the week.
Who will win NBA Cup semifinal tilt? What to know for Saturday’s game between the Knicks and Magic in Las Vegas:
2Q: Knicks 71, Magic 64
New York outscored Orlando 38-28 in the second quarter.
Jalen Brunson scored 14 of his 25 first-half points in the second quarter. OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 12 points in the half for the Knicks.
Jalen Suggs had a team-high 25 points in the first half, scoring 15 in the second quarter. Desmond Bane scored 11 points and was the only other player in the first half to score double-digit points for Orlando
1Q: Magic 36, Knicks 33
Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 10 points and three assists in the first quarter. Orlando scored 22 of its 36 points in the paint.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 11 points.
Knicks lead Magic early
The Knicks have taken the lead against the Magic 15-13 with 6:40 left in the first quarter of the game.
Orlando Magic injury report
- Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) – OUT
- Moritz Wagner (left knee injury recovery) – OUT
Knicks injury report
- Landry Shamet (shoulder injury) – OUT
Magic starting lineup vs. Knicks
Jalen Suggs, Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. make up the starting lineup for the Magic tonight.
Knicks starting lineup vs. Magic
Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns make up the Knicks’ starting lineup.
What time is Knicks vs. Magic NBA Cup game today?
The Orlando Magic will play the New York Knicks Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m. ET at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in the first semifinal of the NBA Cup.
How to watch Knicks vs. Magic NBA Cup game: TV, live streaming
The game between the New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will be live-streamed nationally on Amazon Prime Video.
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)
- TV: None
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
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