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Magic, Knicks Reach NBA Cup Semifinals Behind Bane’s 37 and Brunson’s 35

Semifinal berths also trigger six-figure bonuses under the NBA's in-season tournament pay scale.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 27: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic during overtime at Kaseya Center on January 27, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Orlando erased a 15-0 hole to beat Miami 117-108 as Desmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points, including a decisive fourth quarter.
  • New York routed Toronto 117-101 behind Jalen Brunson’s 35-point night, with the Raptors missing Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett.
  • The Magic and Knicks advance to Las Vegas for Saturday’s East semifinal in the NBA Cup.
  • Orlando used its standard Kia Center floor after its special NBA Cup court was reported damaged in storage.
  • Magic forward Franz Wagner is out with an MRI-confirmed high ankle sprain expected to sideline him for multiple weeks, and advancing teams’ players net a reported $106,187 each for the semifinal round.