December 10th - The Knicks defeated the Raptors 117-101. Brunson was on fire, scoring 35 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists. Ingram contributed 31 points , 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to save the Raptors.

At the start of the game, the Raptors trailed by 5 points, but gradually found their rhythm led by Ingram, taking a 6- point lead at one point. Ingram scored 17 points in the first quarter, but the Knicks kept close thanks to Brunson's 20 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Raptors led 39-35 . In the second quarter, the Knicks quickly rallied and extended their lead to 18 points. At halftime, the Knicks held a commanding 69-52 lead.

After switching sides, the Raptors' lead once widened to 24 points. Although Ingram and Barnes launched a counterattack, narrowing the gap to 14 points, the Knicks calmly responded and maintained their lead at 94-79 at the end of the third quarter . In the final quarter, the Knicks maintained their efficient output, with Bridges contributing 10 points. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Raptors 117-101.

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 35 points , 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Hart 21 points , 6 rebounds , 4 assists ; Bridges 15 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Towns 14 points, 16 rebounds, 1 assist; Anunoby 13 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Clarkson 12 points, 3 rebounds; McCuller 3 points, 1 rebound; Robinson 2 points, 5 rebounds , 4 assists

Raptors player statistics

Ingram 31 points , 6 rebounds , 6 assists; Shedder 18 points , 3 rebounds , 8 assists; Barnes 13 points , 5 rebounds , 4 assists; Walter 13 points , 1 rebound; Poeltl 10 points , 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Boyles 6 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Abaji 3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Mogbo 3 points, 1 rebound.