Knicks Edge Raptors Thanks to Brunson's Clutch Performance and Towns' Dominance
Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics and Karl-Anthony Towns' 27-point, 20-rebound effort secure New York's 121-115 victory in Toronto.
- Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, including critical late-game shots, to lead the Knicks to a narrow win over the Raptors.
- Karl-Anthony Towns posted a dominant double-double with 27 points and 20 rebounds, marking his fourth 20/20 game of the season.
- The Knicks nearly squandered a 23-point lead but held on with contributions from Josh Hart and rookie Ariel Hukporti.
- The Raptors, missing key players RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, saw strong performances from rookie Jamal Shead and Scottie Barnes in their comeback attempt.
- New York improved to 34-17 and extended their winning streak against Toronto to eight games, with a matchup against the Celtics looming on Saturday.