14.12.2025
Orlando Magic 120 - 132 New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson's season-high 40-point performance propelled the New York Knicks to a 132-120 victory over the Orlando Magic, securing their spot in the NBA Cup final against the San Antonio Spurs. The game, characterized by its playoff intensity, saw the Knicks extending their winning streak to five games, with Brunson notching his fourth consecutive 30-plus-point game. He made 16 of 27 shots and recorded eight assists. Notably, the match included a dramatic moment when Orlando's Anthony Black fell as Brunson hit a 3-pointer. Jalen Suggs was a standout for the Magic, scoring 25 points in the first half before leaving in the fourth quarter due to a sore left hip, preventing any potential history of two 50-point scorers in a single game since 2000. Despite Suggs' early exit and the absence of Franz Wagner, the Magic kept the game competitive with 11 lead changes before the Knicks took control in the third quarter.
Oklahoma City Thunder 109 - 111 San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return to the San Antonio Spurs lineup, leading them to a narrow 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing a spot in the NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks. After a 12-game absence due to a strained left calf, Wembanyama scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds, receiving "M-V-P" chants from the crowd despite being on a minutes restriction. His performance, which included a notable plus-21 rating in 21 minutes, helped boost the Spurs, who went 9-3 during his absence. The Thunder entered the game on a 16-game winning streak, having last lost on November 5th, but now hold a 24-2 record. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 29 points, while Devin Vassell, De’Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle each contributed significantly for the Spurs. San Antonio's compelling first-half comeback and strategic third-quarter play set the stage for their thrilling win in Las Vegas.