March 4th - The Knicks defeated the Raptors 111-95. Brunson scored 26 points, 2 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Towns contributed 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists. Ingram's 31 points were not enough to lead the Knicks to a comeback victory.

In the first quarter, the Raptors built a 10- point lead through repeated drives to the basket and outside shooting . The Knicks then gradually closed the gap through transition offense. Ingram was on fire, scoring 16 points in the quarter, but the Knicks still managed to finish the first quarter with a 32-31 lead. In the second quarter, the Raptors tied the game at 37 , but the Knicks extended their lead to double digits thanks to consecutive scores from Brunson and Towns. At halftime, the Knicks led 68-58 .

After switching sides, the Raptors relied on Barrett and Barnes' drives to keep the score close, while Brunson repeatedly created open looks for his teammates, helping the Knicks stabilize the situation. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led 87-82 . In the final quarter, the Raptors once narrowed the gap to 2 points. At the crucial moment, Brunson scored 10 consecutive points with drives and outside shots , leading a run that widened the gap again. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Raptors 111-95.

Knicks player statistics

Brunson had 26 points , 2 rebounds , and 10 assists; Towns had 21 points , 13 rebounds , and 6 assists; Anunoby had 15 points and 5 rebounds; Hart had 12 points , 7 rebounds , and 7 assists; Shamet had 12 points; Bridges had 11 points , 2 rebounds , and 4 assists; Diawara had 8 points and 2 rebounds; Alvarado had 4 points , 1 rebound, and 5 assists; Robinson had 2 points and 10 rebounds.

Raptors player statistics

Ingram 31 points , 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Barrett 20 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Barnes 14 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Quickley 13 points, 3 rebounds , 12 assists; Poeltl 9 points, 7 rebounds; Shedder 4 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Mamukirashvili 4 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Walter 1 rebound

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