Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 25 | 34 | 27 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 26 | 38 | 26 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Raptors fended off the Knicks 126-119. Raptors torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.