NEW YORK – NBA Cup East Group Tuesday A matchup between the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks will not simply resolve who advances to the event’s spherical of 16 as the highest canine within the group. Will probably be seen by a nationwide tv viewers inside Madison Sq. Backyard, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Orlando has gained 12 of its final 13 video games – two six-game profitable streaks sandwiching a loss to the LA Clippers virtually two weeks in the past.
New York is 7-3 of their final 10 outings.
Whereas the implications for the NBA Cup are clearly large, the Magic and Knicks additionally sit third and fourth, respectively, within the East standings. These video games additionally rely towards the common season standings, which means there’s loads on the road Tuesday night time.
WHO: Orlando Magic (15-7, 3-0) at New York Knicks (12-8, 3-0)
What: Emirates NBA Cup Match
When: Tuesday, December 3, 7:30 p.m. ET
Or: Madison Sq. Backyard, New York, New York
TV: TNT (nationwide TV unique)
Radio: 96.9 The Recreation, Orlando Magic Audio Community, SiriusXM
Level unfold: New York -5
Final assembly: New York 98, Orlando 74 on 8/03/24
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Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic: Mosley introduced his fourth NBA season as head coach Wednesday night time, all of which got here with the Magic. He’s 118-150 within the all-time common season and 3-4 within the playoffs. Earlier than Mosley was named head coach of the Magic, he was an assistant in Dallas, Cleveland and Denver. He’s a Colorado alum and performed 4 years {of professional} basketball in Mexico, Australia, Finland and South Korea.
Toom Thibodeau, New York Knicks: Thibodeau is in his fifth season as Knicks head coach, having led New York to the playoffs in three of the 5 seasons he has coached. At 66, he’s serving in his third head teaching job, having held the identical position in Minnesota and Chicago earlier than New York. Earlier than turning into a head coach, Thibodeau was an assistant with Boston, Houston, the Knicks, Philadelphia, San Antonio and the Timberwolves. He’s a two-time NBA Coach of the 12 months – one in all 11 coaches in league historical past to win the honour greater than as soon as.
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