"Orlando is 2-0 on the season against Miami as the two sides boast identical records of 14-10. The Magic will be without their leading scorer, forward Franz Wagner, because of a high left ankle sprain he suffered on Sunday. However, after missing nearly a month with a groin injury, the Magic will have forward Paolo Banchero, who has appeared in the team's past two games."
"In the latter matchup, the Knicks blew the Raptors out 116-94 in their lone meeting last month. New York has won seven of its past eight and is led by 28 points per game from guard Jalen Brunson, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.5 points and 11.9 rebounds himself. Under new head coach Mike Brown, the Knicks have the third-best offensive rating (121.7) and fourth-best net rating (+8.2)."
"After winning nine straight games, Toronto has dropped five of its past six. Forward Brandon Ingram (21.2 points per game) and Scottie Barnes (20.0 points per game) have led the Raptors, while former Knick RJ Barrett -- who will not play because of a knee injury -- has contributed 19.4 points. The other former Knick Immanuel Quickley is averaging 16.5 points per game."
Four Eastern Conference teams play NBA Cup quarterfinals: Orlando hosts Miami; New York visits Toronto. Orlando and Miami sit 14-10; Orlando will be without Franz Wagner, while Paolo Banchero returns from a groin injury. Miami has lost three straight and is led by Norman Powell's 24.8 points, while also ranking first in pace at 105.4. The Knicks have won seven of eight, with Jalen Brunson averaging 28 points and Karl-Anthony Towns 22.5 points and 11.9 rebounds under coach Mike Brown. Toronto has lost five of six after a nine-game streak and relies on Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, with RJ Barrett sidelined.
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