Knicks advance to NBA Cup final after knocking off Magic behind Jalen Brunsons 40-point gem

LAS VEGAS — David Copperfield’s face is plastered across the street for his nightly magic shows at the MGM Grand.But the Knicks made the Magic disappear from Las Vegas. Their trip to Sin City will be extended, as they dispatched Orlando, 132-120, Saturday afternoon at T-Mobile Arena to advance to the NBA Cup final. The reigning Clutch Player of the Year, Jalen Brunson, is often at his best in playoff-like settings or elimination games.Saturday was the latest example. He sounded sick during media day on Friday, his voice cracking as he spoke.One day later, it was the Magic who must have been sick of watching him dominate them. Brunson poured in a season-high 40 points on stellar 16-for-27 shooting from the field.He added eight assists as well. As the Knicks regained control of the game late in the third quarter, Brunson dropped Anthony Black — who had told The Post he planned to “get into his jersey and see how he responds” on Friday — with a step-back before drilling a 3-pointer.The neutral-site crowd — with plenty of empty seats — didn’t exactly create an electric atmosphere.

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Later in the fourth quarter, MVP chants — usually reserved for Madison Square Garden — emerged as he took free throws with 6:56 left in the game. ...