In an impressive performance, Mikal Bridges led the New York Knicks to a resounding 119-92 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, scoring 30 points with a notable 19 coming in the third quarter.
OG Anunoby showcased his skills with 26 points and a season-high six steals against his former team, contributing to New York’s fourth consecutive win. Karl-Anthony Towns also made his mark with an impressive 22 rebounds for the Knicks.
On the Raptors’ side, Scottie Barnes recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, but their four-game win streak came to an end. Brandon Ingram added 27 points while RJ Barrett made a solid return with 14 points and eight rebounds in limited playing time due to an ankle injury.
Meanwhile, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles made a comeback for the Raptors with four points and five rebounds, as centre Jakob Poeltl remained sidelined with a lower back injury.
Key Takeaways:
Knicks: Towns dominated the boards, providing crucial second chance opportunities that helped New York overcome Toronto, as per Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic’s pre-game prediction.
Raptors: Despite a strong first half, Toronto’s 13 turnovers in the third quarter allowed the Knicks to seize control with an impressive 13-0 run.
Key Moment:
Bridges’ remarkable 11 straight points in the final minutes of the third quarter propelled New York to a commanding 12-point lead.
Key Stat:
Toronto’s defeat marked their eighth consecutive loss to the Knicks since the trade involving Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa for Barrett and Immanuel Quickley on Dec. 30, 2023.
Up Next:
Toronto will face the Orlando Magic on Friday.