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.
“They definitely know who we are,” coach Mike Brown said after Knicks practice Friday, “and we know who they are.”
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It took Daniel Jones to suffer an Achilles injury and backup signal-caller Riley Leonard’s status to be put in question for Colts coach Shane Steichen to go into his emergency quarterback contacts.
Toronto fans might be better off not poking the bear.
A somber Travis Kelce is grappling with a “tough” Chiefs reality after falling to 6-7 on the season.
The Chicago White Sox already flashed their basketball ties with Bulls-inspired uniforms. And after winning the draft lottery, they’re alone on a breakaway and gearing up for a slam dunk.
Winning leads to an attempt at continuity, the good feelings generating a groundswell to keep the nucleus of a successful team together.
Despite several ankle sprains that put a limit on his sophomore season, there was no concern over Noah Clowney’s development for Jordi Fernández.
This was exactly the offensive outburst the Islanders needed, at the exact time they needed it.
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Brian Burns already has plenty of support for the Pro Bowl.
On Friday, the Nets will receive a tough reminder when they travel to Dallas.