The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting New York Knicks, 128-112, at Air Canada Center on Saturday.

Toronto came into this game as a heavy favorite and a 16-point victory shows just why. They did most of their damage in the middle quarters, outscoring New York, 75-57, in the second and third quarters. In addition, the Raptors led by at least 15 points for the entirety of the fourth quarter. The shooting disparity was a clear difference, with Toronto shooting 53 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range while holding New York to just 46 percent from the field and 27 percent from long range. Ball movement was also critical, with the Raptors out-assisting the Knicks, 24-18. While New York shot a better percentage at the free-throw line than Toronto, the Raptors ended up taking more attempts, 40-22.

The Knicks (4-9) got another gem out of Tim Hardaway Jr., as he tallied 27 points, four rebounds and two assists on 11-of-17 from the field. Enes Kanter was huge off the bench, totaling 15 points and 15 boards. Mario Hezonja, Emmanuel Mudiay, and Kevin Knox all reached double figures off the bench as well.

The Raptors (12-1) got a career-best 23 points, three rebounds and two assists from Pascal Siakam, as he did that on 6-of-7 shooting. Serge Ibaka amassed 12 points and eight boards/. Kawhi Leonard accrued 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists while Kyle Lowry finished with 10 points, two rebounds and eight assists. Jonas Valanciunas provided a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double to lead the bench. O.G. Anunoby and Delon Wright also reached double figures in scoring off the bench as well.

On deck for New York is a home matchup versus the Orlando Magic on Sunday. As for Toronto, they're off until Monday when they welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to Canada.