The New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-108 on Monday night. The impressive performances of newly acquired Karl-Anthony Towns and veteran star Jalen Brunson were key in ending the Raptors’ control on the court.
The Knicks entered the game following a loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. This victory brought their season record to 15-9, moving them to fourth place in the Eastern Conference, just behind the 17-9 Orlando Magic. Meanwhile, the Raptors fell to 7-18, dropping to 14th place in the East.
Karl-Anthony Towns And Jalen Brunson Shine As Knicks Outlast Raptors In Tight Game
Karl-Anthony Towns was a key factor for the Knicks, delivering a commanding performance throughout the game. Towns finished the night with 24 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks while shooting 53% from the field.
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24 PTS
6 AST
15 REB
2 STL
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Towns’ efforts, combined with veteran guard Jalen Brunson’s 20 points and 11 assists, helped the Knicks control the game. Additional contributions came from Mikal Bridges, who scored 23 points and OG Anunoby added 14 points in the win while Josh Hart scored 10 points.
On the Raptors’ side, RJ Barrett stood out with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Ja’Kobe Walter scored 19 points while Jakob Poeltl added 14 rebounds and 10 points.
Scottie Barnes contributed 15 points and 5 rebounds before exiting in the third quarter due to a right ankle sprain. Barnes sustained the injury after landing awkwardly on Towns’ foot and was unable to return to the game.
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The Knicks will look to build on their momentum as they face the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Raptors have three days to bounce back before taking on the Miami Heat on Friday.
