The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

Fueled by a young and dynamic core, the Magic are leaving behind years of mediocrity and emerging as a contender in the Eastern Conference. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are leading an exciting era in Orlando that could put the team back in the Finals this decade. This is how the roster is shaping up for the coming years.

For the fourth time this season, the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic face off – this time with a trip to the NBA Cup Championship on the line. The Knicks won

Jalen Brunson dropped 40 points as the New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 132-120 on Saturday in Las Vegas to clinch a spot in the NBA Cup finals.

Returning Victor Wembanyama inspired San Antonio, snapping OKC’s undefeated run and setting up a captivating climax on Tuesday

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/magic/onsi as Magic may have gotten two NBA Draft steals. The Orlando Magic haven't gotten a ton out of their pair of rookies this season, but they have looked strong in their small sample size.

Both the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks may be without multiple key players in Saturday night's NBA Cup semifinals matchup.