Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
132
away
New York KnicksKnicks
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 37 | 36 | 29 | 30 | 132 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 27 | 28 | 40 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Knicks 132-119. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.