Jalen Brunson’s season-high 40 points lead Knicks past Magic to NBA Cup final

New York Knocks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) tangle near the net during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots a free-throw during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)New York Knicks’ center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game against Orlando Magic, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

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New York Knocks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) tangle near the net during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)