"The doubleheader begins at 5:30 p.m. ET with the New York Knicks facing the Orlando Magic, before the Oklahoma City Thunder match up with the San Antonio Spurs (9 p.m. ET). Winners of each matchup advance to the finals, which will be Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Magic defeated the Miami Heat 117-108 in the quarterfinals, led by a season-high 37 points from guard Desmond Bane. Though the Magic will be without leading scorer Franz Wagner due to a left ankle sprain, Paolo Banchero is back."
"The Knicks took down the Toronto Raptors 117-101 on Wednesday in a matchup that saw 10 lead changes until early in the second quarter, before New York went ahead for good. It led by as many as 24 points, cruising to its fourth straight victory. A notable reason for the Knicks' recent strong run? Guard Josh Hart's insertion into the starting lineup -- New York is 8-1 with Hart in the opening five."
"Oklahoma City is the only team from this quartet with previous experience in Las Vegas. The Thunder reached the NBA Cup final last season, losing to the Milwaukee Bucks. However, Oklahoma City comes to Sin City as defending NBA champions and in the midst of a historic run. The Thunder are 24-1, matching the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best start through 25 games in NBA history, and have won 16 straight games, a franchise record."
Semifinals of the NBA Cup move to Las Vegas with the New York Knicks facing the Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the San Antonio Spurs; winners advance to Tuesday's final. Orlando beat Miami 117-108 in the quarterfinals as Desmond Bane scored a season-high 37, but the Magic will be without Franz Wagner due to a left ankle sprain while Paolo Banchero has returned from a groin injury. New York beat Toronto 117-101 and has won four straight, buoyed by Josh Hart in the starting lineup (New York is 8-1 with Hart starting). Oklahoma City arrives 24-1, on a 16-game winning streak and as defending NBA champions.
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