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San Antonio Spurs (18-7, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (18-7, second in the Eastern Conference) Las Vegas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York faces the San Antonio Spurs after Jalen Brunson scored 40 points in the New York Knicks' 132-120 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Hart’s point, in his own way, was clear: Brunson is playing at an elite level right now. And Knicks coach Mike Brown was more direct, walking into the postgame interview room Saturday and hammering home a specific point he’s been making in recent weeks — that Brunson, even this early in the season, belongs in the MVP conversation.
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama has made a triumphant return, leading the Spurs to the NBA Cup championship game