Three keys for Knicks in NBA Cup semifinals against Magic


With Mike Brown’s team set to play the Magic in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas, here are three keys for the Knicks to advance:

Match Magic’s physicality  

The Magic like to get in your face and pick up full court on the defensive end.

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The Knicks were outmuscled the first two matchups, but better handled the Magic’s aggression in the last meeting. 

Give Jalen Brunson help  

He has been brilliant of late, but the Magic will try to bully him — and likely double-team him — and force others to beat them.


New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11 reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the third quarter.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11 reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Karl-Anthony Towns, in particular, has had mixed results against them this year — which version of him will show up? 

3-point defense  

It has been the Knicks’ biggest weakness this year. In the two losses to the Magic, they let Desmond Bane thrive from behind the arc — he scored 22 and 27 points, respectively, shooting a combined 6-for-13 from deep. 


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