"The Emirates NBA Cup has officially moved to Las Vegas, which means the semifinals and championship are upon us. The two semifinal matchups are a contrast in familiarity. The New York Knicks- Orlando Magic game Saturday will be the fourth time the teams have met this season, and the second time in the past week, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs face each other for the first time this season."
"It feels like worlds ago from when the Knicks began Cup play, as the then-surprising Chicago Bulls dealt them their first loss of the season. It highlighted two issues: a frustrated Josh Hart, who was dealing with the effects of a nerve injury on a finger in his right hand, and the Knicks' inability to win on the road. The loss seemed like a harbinger for all the unnecessary things that can haunt a team for 82 games, let alone an early-season tournament."
The Emirates NBA Cup moved to Las Vegas for the semifinals and championship. The semifinals pit the New York Knicks against the Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks and Magic meet for the fourth time this season, while the Thunder and Spurs meet for the first time this season. The Knicks overcame an early loss to the Chicago Bulls and improved on the road, advancing with a 117-101 win in Toronto. Josh Hart returned to the starting lineup and became a catalyst. Karl-Anthony Towns produced a 39-point, 11-rebound outing to show fit in Mike Brown's offensive system.
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