This is the fourth meeting between these two sides already, with the Magic winning two of the first three encounters. The Knicks being favoured by 5 points seems a little harsh on neutral ground, given the Magic have won eight of their last 11, while they’re impressing at both ends of the court.

The Thunder have been excellent defensively this season, while the Spurs will be much improved at that side of the court with Victor Wembanyama returning. San Antonio have a defensive rating of 112.9 points allowed per 100 possessions with Wemby available. However, his return could disjoint an offense which has been great of late. The game should be tense with a place in the final on the line, so the under appeals.

The Thunder have been excellent defensively this season, while the Spurs will be much improved at that side of the court with Victor Wembanyama returning. San Antonio have a defensive rating of 112.9 points allowed per 100 possessions with Wemby available. However, his return could disjoint an offense which has been great of late. The game should be tense with a place in the final on the line, so the under appeals.