Brunson scored 20 points as the Knicks narrowly defeated the Raptors 122-120.

October 16th - The Knicks narrowly defeated the Raptors 122-120 . Brunson contributed 20 points , 3 rebounds , and 7 assists, while Bridges added 14 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist. For the Raptors, Barnes scored 21 points , 3 rebounds , and 4 assists, while Barrett had 21 points , 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Raptors initially built a lead. The Knicks then intensified their outside shooting, with McBride hitting three consecutive three-pointers, and Towns helping the home team turn the tide. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 35-32 . In the second quarter, the Knicks extended their lead to double digits with consecutive scores, but the Raptors kept pace thanks to outside shooting from players like Battier and Shedder. The Knicks stabilized the situation with a crucial three-pointer from Bridges. At halftime, the Knicks led 63-58 .

After switching sides, the Raptors briefly tied and then took the lead. The Knicks relied on Brunson, Shamet, and Towns to score consecutively. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led 87-79 . In the final quarter, the Raptors quickly tied the game again. In the crucial moments, Alvarado hit a three-pointer, followed by a long-range shot from Koleke, helping the Knicks maintain their lead. Late in the game, the Raptors narrowed the gap to 2 points with a three-pointer from Smith. Ultimately, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Raptors 122-120.

Raptors player statistics

Barnes 21 points , 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Barrett 21 points, 8 rebounds , 3 assists ; Quickley 18 points , 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Boyles 12 points , 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Battier 10 points, 3 rebounds; Smith 8 points; Poeltl 7 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Leonard 6 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Shedder 4 points , 1 rebound , 4 assists

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 20 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists; Bridges 14 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Drummond 14 points , 8 rebounds, 4 assists; Towns 13 points, 15 rebounds, 9 assists; Shamet 13 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists; McBride 9 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists; Alvarado 9 points, 3 assists; Diawara 6 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist

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