Knicks Edge Raptors in Tense 113-108 Victory Marked by Injuries

Scottie Barnes exits with a sprained ankle as RJ Barrett shines in a narrow loss to his former team.

Scottie Barnes, the Raptors' lone All-Star last season, suffered a significant right ankle sprain in the third quarter and is set for further evaluation after X-rays came back negative.
RJ Barrett, traded to Toronto last season, led all scorers with 30 points but had a potential game-tying layup blocked by OG Anunoby in the final moments.
Karl-Anthony Towns secured the win for the Knicks with a late layup and a three-pointer, finishing with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists despite briefly leaving the game with a minor injury scare.
Jalen Brunson returned after a brief injury scare involving a courtside fan and contributed 20 points, 11 assists, and a key four-point play in the final minutes.
The Knicks improved to 15-9 with their fifth win in six games, while the Raptors fell to 7-18, continuing a season plagued by injuries to key players.