The New York Knicks lost at home for the first time this season on Wednesday night and can only hope they didn't lose Jalen Brunson in the process.

The Knicks could be without Brunson on Friday night, when New York closes out a seven-game homestand by facing the Miami Heat in NBA Cup action.

Both teams were off Thursday after they had winning streaks snapped. The Knicks fell to the Orlando Magic 124-107 to end a five-game streak, and the host Heat fell 130-116 to the Cleveland Cavaliers to end a three-game run of success.

The clash Friday night will be the second game for each club in East Group C play. The Heat earned a 126-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 7 while the Knicks fell to the Chicago Bulls 135-125 on Oct. 31.

The Knicks followed up the loss to the Bulls by winning

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