Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
138
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 41 | 35 | 31 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors outlasted the Knicks 138-119. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. 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. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.