Key Takeaways:
- Jalen Brunson delivered 26 points and 10 assists as the New York Knicks topped the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night
- The Knicks have now secured twelve straight wins over the Raptors, who last defeated New York on 22 January 2023
- New York became the third Eastern Conference team to reach 40 wins this season after Detroit and Boston
Match Recap
The New York Knicks extended their dominance over the Raptors by claiming a 111-95 victory, led by Jalen Brunson’s 26-point, 10-assist double-double and a substantial contribution from Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds. The win marked New York’s fifth triumph in the last six games and stretched their winning streak against Toronto to twelve games. The Raptors have not prevailed over the Knicks since a 125-116 win at home on 22 January 2023.
GOT THE WIN. pic.twitter.com/AfOqHNOyfJ
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 4, 2026
The Knicks, now holding a 40-22 record, joined Detroit and Boston as the only Eastern Conference sides to notch 40 wins so far this campaign. OG Anunoby contributed 15 points against his former team, with Landry Shamet and Josh Hart each scoring 12. Mikal Bridges added 11 points for New York.
Raptors Struggle to Find Form at Home
Toronto continued their difficulties on home court, suffering their fourth consecutive home defeat and falling to 4-10 in matchups against Atlantic Division rivals. Brandon Ingram topped the scoring for Toronto with 31 points, while RJ Barrett posted 20. Scottie Barnes ended the night with 14 points, and Immanuel Quickley provided 13 points coupled with 12 assists.
Ingram was especially active early on, notching 16 points in the opening quarter – surpassing the combined output of the rest of his teammates over that span. However, despite Toronto’s quick start from three-point range, hitting their initial three attempts, they cooled considerably, connecting on just 5 of their remaining 25 shots from distance. The Knicks outpaced Toronto’s bench, with New York’s reserves outscoring the Raptors’ backups by a margin of 26-8.
Turnovers and Statistical Breakdown
Both teams struggled with ball security, as the Knicks committed 17 turnovers, which the Raptors promptly converted into 22 points. Toronto, however, was not much cleaner, recording 15 turnovers leading to 17 points for New York. With the defeat, the Raptors (35-26) have now lost 24 games in which their opposition has scored 110 points or more.
| Team | Record | Top Scorer | Second Scorer | Leading Rebounder | Top Assists | Bench Points | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 40-22 | Jalen Brunson (26 pts) | Karl-Anthony Towns (21 pts) | Karl-Anthony Towns (12 rebs) | Jalen Brunson (10 asts) | 26 | 17 |
| Toronto Raptors | 35-26 | Brandon Ingram (31 pts) | RJ Barrett (20 pts) | Jakob Poeltl (7 rebs) | Immanuel Quickley (12 asts) | 8 | 15 |
Looking Ahead
Next up, the Knicks will host Oklahoma City on Wednesday, while the Raptors are set to travel to Minnesota on Thursday as both teams look to improve their form as the season progresses.
