Jalen Brunson’s 40 points power Knicks past Magic into NBA Cup Final

The New York Knicks punched their ticket to the NBA Cup Final with a commanding 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas, powered by Jalen Brunson’s 40 points.

The superstar Knicks guard was unstoppable, scoring 40 points while shooting an efficient 16‑27 from the field. He also added eight assists and four rebounds.

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Brunson’s poise and shot‑making set the tone early and steadied New York whenever Orlando threatened a run.

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Karl‑Anthony Towns added 29 points and OG Anunoby chipped in 24, giving the Knicks a balanced offensive attack that overwhelmed a Magic team missing Franz Wagner due to a left ankle sprain. Still, Orlando fought behind Paolo Banchero’s 25 points and a blistering first half from Jalen Suggs, who scored 25 of his 26 before exiting late with a sore hip.

New York’s win extends its hot streak to five straight, reinforcing the team’s status as one of the league’s most consistent forces this season. Brunson and the Knicks will now face their toughest challenge, the San Antonio Spurs, in the NBA Cup Final.

The way Brunson has been playing, New York has a great chance to take home the Cup title.

About the Author Published Dec 14, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1