Desmond Bane, Jalen Brunson DELIVER with HUGE nights to ADVANCE in NBA Cup

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4.2 • 987 Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Orlando Magic rally past Miami Heat behind Desmond Bane’s electrifying 37-point showcase—can the Magic’s defensive grit fuel a Cup run in Las Vegas? Jalen Brunson’s 35-point outburst powers the New York Knicks past the struggling Toronto Raptors, setting up an intriguing Eastern NBA Cup semifinal showdown. John Karalis of Locked On Celtics and Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs spotlight key performances from small guards, discuss the impact of shooting surges and cold streaks, and analyze clutch moments that shifted momentum. The episode unpacks Josh Hart’s sharpshooting, the Heat’s offensive woes, and the Raptors’ fast decline despite Brandon Ingram’s best efforts. The hosts preview upcoming Western Conference Cup matchups, debate regular-season milestones, and question whether the Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic pace is sustainable. Don’t miss expert insights into potential trade swings, lineup adjustments, and what’s next for the league’s hottest—and coldest—teams.

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0:00.0	Big performances from small guards in the eastern side of the NBA Cup semifinals are set.
0:06.5	We'll talk about it right now on Locked-on NBA Game Night.
0:10.8	When that final buzzer rings, you know it's time for Locked-on NBA Game Night.
0:16.1	All the post-game reactions to every game across the league every single night with insights only the hosts
0:22.7	that locked on can provide it's the true NBA fans one stop for all the action every game every
0:30.4	night it's locked on NBA game night tipping off now here welcome back to the Lockdown NBA Game Night podcast.
0:40.3	Thank you so much for joining us on this Wednesday.
0:43.0	I am John Corrales.
0:44.1	I'm usually here on Wednesdays, joined by Danny Cunningham, who has been here on Wednesdays
0:48.5	recently, filling in for Jake Madison.
0:50.8	Who will be back next Wednesday?
0:53.3	Allegedly.
1:12.7	Allegedly, maybe I'll be here. Maybe I'll just show up. You could, listen, you can have my shot. You can slide into this side if you want to keep it going, keep your O'Street going. That's fine with me. But I've seen a picture from where Jake is on his honeymoon, and I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't come back because he's a very beautiful part of the world.
1:14.8	So good luck.
1:17.7	Congratulations to him and hope he enjoys it.
1:21.6	Congratulations to the Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks,
1:26.7	who are on their way to the NBA Emirates Cup semis.
1:28.0	We'll talk about those.
1:32.7	Later on in the third segment, we'll get to a Wednesday preview of the Western Conference games. Today's show is brought to you by Game Time. Download the GameTime
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1:43.8	Thank you for being in every dayerer joining us every Monday through Friday.
1:47.4	Well, actually, no, this is the seven day a week show.
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