The Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat and advanced to the NBA Finals
In the Emirates NBA Cup, the Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 117-108 in the quarterfinals to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
In the game played at Kia Center, Desmond Bane led the Magic with 37 points, making him the game's top scorer.
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Wendell Carter recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Jalen Suggs scored 20 points and Paolo Banchero scored 18 points.
For the Heat, Norman Powell scored 21 points, Tyler Herro scored 20 points, and Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo each scored 19 points.
In the other game of the night, the New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 117-101 on the road to advance to the semifinals.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 35 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds.
For the Raptors, Brandon Ingram scored 31 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists, while Jamal Shead scored 18 points.
The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks will face off in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, December 14.
