Knicks’ NBA Cup semis matchup with Magic laying groundwork for burgeoning rivalry
NY Post
LAS VEGAS — Rivalries usually don’t form in just the regular season — heated playoff matchups are typically needed for that.
But this feels like what could be the start of a budding rivalry.
The Knicks’ NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the Magic on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena will already be the fourth meeting between the two teams just 25 games into the season.
The Knicks won the latest of the three matchups and can even the series at 2-2 with a win Saturday, though this one would be sweeter given the elimination stakes.
The Knicks and Magic sit in second and fourth in the Eastern Conference, respectively, separated by 2 ½ games.
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