The New York Knicks' path forward in the NBA Cup has been revealed. Behind a dominant joint effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks held off a furious challenge from the shorthanded Orlando Magic in the opening round of the in-season competition's knockout portion,

NBA Cup knockout stage is underway, and the Bucks and Thunder are moving on to the semifinals in Las Vegas. The Bucks knocked out the Magic on Tuesday night in the first quarterfinal game as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 65 points in a five-point win against a shorthanded Orlando squad.

The Bucks lost in last season’s semifinals to the Indiana Pacers, a memory that was fresh in the mind of Lillard. “We didn’t have the greatest of experience there last year,” the 34-year-old said after the victory. “So, I think all of us are thinking, going back and finishing what we started last year and doing it right this time.”