Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
away
New York KnicksKnicks
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 25 | 32 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Raptors 99-97. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.