Even though Hart said it in jest, the Knicks All-Star could be the best scorer in the NBA at his size, up there with Stephen Curry. Brunson is listed at 6'2", but he does not have Curry's light feet and burst of speed. He gets the job done using impeccable footwork and a variety of crafty moves in the paint and in the midrange.

Josh Hart got asked a question Saturday night after the New York Knicks reached the NBA Cup championship game about where Jalen Brunson ranks as a scorer. Hart smiled. Brunson cringed.

“He’s smart, man,” said Orlando guard Jalen Suggs, one of the better point-of-attack defenders in the NBA. “He’s got good pace, and he’s really smart. He doesn’t really get too bored with the game. He doesn’t get too bored keeping it simple. He challenges you every possession.

Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper are back in stride, while Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are playing with a ton of composure. An epic showdown is on tap for who will lift the Emirates NBA Cup.

Orlando guard Jalen Suggs left the arena aided by a wheelchair on Saturday night after an NBA Cup semifinal loss to New York, and the already short-handed Magic will now wait to learn the severity of his left hip injury.