The New Yorkers start as favorites against the Magic in Las Vegas.
The first semi-final of the NBA Cup 2025a match also valid for the regular season, between Orlando Magic e New York Knicks is scheduled for Saturday 13 December vegas with the tap-off scheduled for 11.30pm Italian time.
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Orlando Magic (15-10)
Despite the absence of Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and his teammates won the derby with the Miami Heat in the quarterfinals with a score of 117 to 108.
New York Knicks (17-7)
Nice achievement away from home for the boys Mike Brown who conquered the Toronto Raptors’ court 117 to 101.
The last five precedents between Orlando and New York
07.12.2025: New York – Orlando 106-100
22.11.2025: Orlando – New York 133-121
13.11.2025: New York – Orlando 107-124
07.01.2025: New York – Orlando 94-103
28.12.2024: Orlando – New York 85-108
Forecast
Orlando will try to avenge the knockout they just suffered last Sunday at Madison Square Garden, however we believe at the roster level Jalen Brunson and senior associates for whom we express a preference for New York.
