New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 13) | 2025 NBA Cup Semifinal

The New York Knicks and Orlando Magic cross swords in a blockbuster NBA Cup semifinal game at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. The Knicks punched their ticket to the semis by thrashing the Toronto Raptors 117-101 on the back of Jalen Brunson's emphatic 35-point performance.

Meanwhile, the Magic played a solid game and recorded a 117-108 win over the Miami Heat after Desmond Bane exploded for 37 minutes.

It will be the fourth meeting between the two Eastern Conference teams, with the Magic winning the first two encounters while the Knicks securing a 106-100 victory in the most recent battle on Dec. 6.

Here are the starting lineups for both teams.

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New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 13)

New York Knicks starting lineup tonight

Jalen Brunson sounded "ill" when he addressed the reporters on Friday. The good news, however, was that the star point guard was cleared to suit up for the all-important knockout game. He will lead the starting lineup as he has done throughout the season.

Mikal Bridges will partner with Brunson in the backcourt, and his perimeter defense and shooting will be crucial to the Knicks' chances. OG Anunoby and Josh Hart will be on the wing, while Karl-Anthony Towns will anchor the frontcourt from the center position.

Knicks depth chart against the Magic:

Orlando Magic starting lineup tonight

The Magic starting lineup will be the same as in the previous game. Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs will be on the backcourt. Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane are the two forwards, while Wendell Carter Jr. will take his spot at the center position.

This lineup has played in two games, boasting an offensive rating of 105.7 and a defensive rating of 122.2.

Magic depth chart against the Knicks:

New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic injury reports

The Knicks will have all their big guns available to play in the do-or-die game. Pacome Dadiet is questionable with a left ankle sprain, while Deuce McBride (left ankle sprain) and Landry Shamet (right shoulder sprain) are ruled out.

Meanwhile, the Magic's injury report is the same from the previous game. Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain), Colin Castleton (left thumb fracture) and Moritz Wagner (left knee injury) remain sidelined.

Edited by Atishay Jain