TORONTO – Mikal Bridges scored 30 points, including 19 in the third quarter, as the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 119-92 on Wednesday.
OG Anunoby had 26 points and a season-high six steals against his former team as New York (29-18) won its fourth straight.
Karl-Anthony Towns had eight points but 22 rebounds for the Knicks.
Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds as Toronto (29-20) saw its four-game winning streak snapped.
Brandon Ingram added 27 points and six rebounds, while RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had 14 points and eight rebounds in just 24 minutes of play as he recovered from an ankle injury.
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Rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) returned to the Raptors lineup, getting four points and five rebounds. Center Jakob Poeltl (lower back) remains out.
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Conclusion
Knicks: Before the game, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said that grabbing offensive rebounds would be the key to victory. Towns’ dominance on the boards gave New York plenty of second or third chances and helped them to a win in Toronto.
Raptors: Solid defense and efficient scoring in the first half gave Toronto a lead of as many as 12 points. But poor possession – the Raptors turned the ball over eight times in the third quarter – caused the Knicks to go on a 13-0 run and New York finished the third quarter with a 12-point lead heading into the final period.
Important moment
Bridges scored 11 straight points in the final 2:36 of the third quarter as New York took a 12-point lead.
Key statistics
Toronto dropped to 0-8 against the Knicks since trading Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa to New York for Barrett and Immanuel Quickley on December 30, 2023.
Furthermore
Toronto: Visits the Orlando Magic on Friday.
New York: Hosts the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 28, 2026.
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