NBA: New York Knicks Beat Toronto Raptors

Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a one-game absence with 24 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 20 points and 11 assists and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-108 on Monday night for their fifth win in six games. Towns broke a tie by scoring a layup with 36 seconds left in the game, then sealed the win by making a 3-pointer on New York’s next possession. Mikal Bridges scored 23 points as the Knicks won their fifth straight meeting with the Raptors. OG Anunoby added 14 points against his former team and Josh Hart had 10. Raptors forward Scottie Barnes left midway thro🌳ugh the third quarter because of a sprained right ankle. Barnes was helped off the court by teammates before hopping to the locker room, unable to put weight on his right foot.

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Updated on: 10 December 2024 12:27 pm

NBA New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors basketball game photos: Karl-Anthony Towns

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NBA New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors basketball game photos: Jalen Brunson

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, in Toronto.

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NBA New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors basketball game photos: Scottie Barnes

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NBA New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors basketball game photos: RJ Barrett

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NBA New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors basketball game photos: Kelly Olynyk

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NBA Basketball: Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) moves the ball🍸 past Knicks gua🐻rd Cameron Payne | Photo: Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via 💦AP

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NBA New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors basketball game photos: Gradey Dick

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