"The Knicks took care of business first, defeating the Orlando Magic 132-120 after a stellar performance from guard Jalen Brunson. He dropped a season-high 40 points, plus eight assists. It marked Brunson's 19th 40-point performance as a Knick, the third most in franchise history, according to ESPN Research. Knicks coach Mike Brown said Brunson's performance is "what MVPs are supposed to do.""
"The Spurs then took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109. The Thunder entered the matchup with a 24-1 record and on a franchise-record 16-game win streak. San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama returned after missing 12 games with a calf injury and led the Spurs to victory with 22 points. He was one of four players -- along with De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell -- to score 20-plus points for the Spurs, marking a first in the franchise's history."
"New York and San Antonio have yet to face off this season and split both matchups last season. However, the Knicks didn't face a Spurs team with Fox, whom they acquired on Feb. 2, in either of those meetings. Both teams enter the matchup on winning streaks -- the Spurs have won three straight and the Knicks have won five."
The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks meet in Las Vegas for the Emirates NBA Cup final after each advanced with semifinal victories. The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 132-120 as Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 40 points with eight assists, his 19th 40-point game as a Knick. Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points on 9-of-11 shooting; New York is 7-1 when Towns scores at least 25. The Spurs edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109 as Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence to score 22 points. Four Spurs players scored 20-plus points, a franchise first. Both teams enter on winning streaks.
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