Two years ago Brunson, the most celebrated second-round pick since Nikola Jokic, led all American-born players in scoring, and he has since maintained the pace. He has been an MVP top-five finisher and for the second time with the Knicks he’s averaging 28 points.

As the Knicks regained control of the game late in the third quarter, Brunson dropped Anthony Black — who had told The Post he planned to “get into his jersey and see how he responds” on Friday — with a stepback before drilling a 3-pointer.

The top moments, highlights from the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas between the Magic and Knicks, then Spurs and Thunder.

The New York Knicks face the Orlando Magic on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 (12/13/25) in the NBA Cup semifinals at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The finale of the NBA's in-season tournament is set, with two high-profile squads meeting in the NBA Cup championship.

The quarterfinals are behind us. Only four teams remain. Here's the full schedule for the 2025 NBA Cup semifinals.

The first of two NBA Cup Semifinal matchups on Saturday, Dec. 13 sees the Orlando Magic meeting up with the New York Knicks for the fourth time in the last month and second time in a week, but this time at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's record 16-game win streak with a 111-109 win in the NBA Cup semifinals.