The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth victory in nine games.
Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try to play in Wednesday’s NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury.
The NBA Cup quarterfinals are underway between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, then New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. Follow along for live updates.
In the tool belt of big men like Porzingis and Wembanyama, the play has seen a resurgence that reflects how basketball has changed — and will keep changing.