The New York Knicks play host to the Toronto Raptors, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening.

This marks the fourth game of a six-game home stand for the Knicks (14-60), where they have gone 0-4 so far. The Knicks are 7-29 at home this season. They sit dead last in the East, having dropped nine of their last 10 games. Emmanuel Mudiay had a solid outing in the Knicks' last contest, as he finished with 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds, in 35 minutes. Mudiay will likely continue to see extended minutes as long as Dennis Smith Jr. (back) remains sidelined. However, Smith Jr. is listed as questionable for action on Thursday. Damyean Dotson has been playing well lately for New York, averaging 16.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists over his last 10 games. Kevin Knox (ankle) is averaging 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his last 10 games, but is listed as questionable for action on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Raptors (52-23) will be looking to rebuild some momentum, as they are only 3-3 in their last six games. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games, and sit second place in the East, 4.0 games out of first. the Raptors are 3-2 in their last five road games, and are 22-14 on the road this season. Marc Gasol has been easing his way into the new environment, and is averaging 7.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals over his last 10 games. Pascal Siakam continues to be a major factor for Toronto, as he is having a career season, averaging 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Kyle Lowry has been solid all season, averaging 14.7 points, 8.9 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals, while Kawhi Leonard leads the team in scoring, averaging 27.0 points per game.