Raptors vs Knicks
Wed, Jan 28
Final
Raptors
Raptors
(29 - 19)
92
-
119
Knicks
Knicks
(28 - 18)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | 28 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 92 |
| Knicks | 18 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 119 |
Venue: Scotiabank Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Brandon Ingram
TOR | #3 | F
27
6
2
Mikal Bridges
NYK | #25 | G/F
30
1
4
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 54% chance of winning the game
Despite Toronto's home-court advantage and winning streak, the Knicks are favored due to a clean bill of health and a dominant head-to-head record this season.
Key Analysis
- • Raptors starting center Jakob Poeltl is out with a back injury, creating a significant defensive void in the paint.
- • The Knicks have won both previous matchups this season by an average margin of 19 points.
- • New York enters the contest with a completely empty injury report, giving them a distinct depth advantage.
- • Karl-Anthony Towns poses a massive mismatch for Toronto's depleted frontcourt, especially in rebounding where the Knicks average 46.3 per game.
- • The Knicks possess the 3rd ranked offense in the league, averaging 117.8 points per game compared to Toronto's 114.0.
- • Toronto must rely on high-volume three-point shooting from Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes to compensate for their interior disadvantage.
