New York Knicks (17-7, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (15-10, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Las Vegas; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic take on the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup semifinals.

The Magic are 12-8 in conference matchups. Orlando ranks fifth in the league with 54.1 points in the paint led by Franz Wagner averaging 11.8.

The Knicks are 13-7 in Eastern Conference play. New York ranks fourth in the NBA with 46.1 rebounds per game. Karl-Anthony Towns paces the Knicks with 12.0.

The Magic are shooting 47.1% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 45.9% the Knicks allow to opponents. The Knicks are shooting 47.6% from the field, 0.5% higher than the 47.1% the Magic’s opponents have shot this season.

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