Raptors Rally For Win In New York
The Toronto Raptors defeated the host New York Knicks, 113-104, at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening.

The Knicks got out to a strong start at home with a, 34-26, lead after one quarter. They pushed their lead up to 15 points in the second, but the Raptors closed the half on an, 18-7, run to make it a four-point game by halftime. The Raptors kept the momentum and took control in the third, where they outscored the hosts, 38-22, to take a, 91-79, lead into the final frame. The Knicks cut it to a nine-point game early in the fourth, but the Raptors would not give up their cushion, as they held on to close out the impressive road win. This marks the fourth straight win for the Raptors, as they move to 3-0 on the road, while it marks the end of a three-game win streak for the Knicks.

OG Anunoby led the way for the Raptors with 36 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 41 minutes. Gary Trent Jr. followed up with 26 points, four steals, two rebounds and two assists, while Fred VanVleet tallied 17 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and a steal. The Raptors shot 43 percent from the field, including 14-of-42 from deep.

Meanwhile, RJ Barrett led the Knicks with 27 points, six rebounds and a steal, in 39 minutes. Julius Randle added 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists and a block, while Kemba Walker chipped in 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and a block. The Knicks shot 46 percent from the field, including 16-of-38 from long range.

The Knicks (5-2) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pacers in Indiana on Wednesday. The Raptors (5-3) take on the Wizards in Washington on Wednesday.
Posted on: 11/1/2021 7:06 PM
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