LAS VEGAS — When discussing his team’s keys to success ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Knicks, coach Jamahl Mosley had one name on the top of his list to try to slow down:
New York All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson.
The Magic failed to accomplish their goal as Brunson posted 40 points in a 132-120 victory over Orlando at T-Mobile Arena.
Although Jalen Suggs (26 points), Paolo Banchero (25) and Desmond Bane (18) combined for 69 points, New York had Karl-Anthony Towns (29 points) and OG Anunoby (24) total 53 in addition to Brunson.