Jalen Brunson scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter Tuesday night and the New York Knicks defeated the host Toronto Raptors 117-101 in their NBA Cup quarterfinal.

The Knicks will play the Orlando Magic in a semifinal game Saturday at Las Vegas.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 14 points and 16 rebounds for the Knicks, who have won four straight and eight of nine. Josh Hart scored 21 points, Mikal Bridges had 15, OG Anunoby chipped in with 13 points, two blocks and two steals while Jordan Clarkson contributed 12 points.

The Knicks have won 10 consecutive meetings with the Raptors.

Brandon Ingram had 17 of his 31 points in the opening quarter for the Raptors, who have lost four in a row. Jamal Shead added 18 points, Scottie Barnes and Ja'Kobe Walter each scored 13 and Jakob Poeltl had

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