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The lights will go on at Madison Square Garden on Thursday as the New York Knicks takes on the Toronto Raptors in Week 12 of NBA season. The New York Knicks are 3rd on the Eastern Conference having 24-13 while the Toronto Raps are 14th having 8-28.
The New York Knicks will sure be keen to reverse this on the loss that was a third on the scale in succession 103-94 to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday morning.
Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson delivered 24 markers each while New York collectively made open field shots of a 44% and hit only four of 22 from the three-point area.
At the same time, the Toronto Raptors seem to have gone frosty lately and blew their ninth loss in ten after suffering 128-104 against the gifts from Milwaukee on Tuesday.
RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes both scored over 20 points but the team were trailing 66-47 at half time and simply didn’t have enough of a fightback to get close enough to win. Toronto Raptors have lost their last five straight games when playing on the road. Their last encounter was 128-104 defeat to Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank arena, home of the Raptors. RJ Barrett put 25 points on the scoreboard, Scott Barnes added 21 markers to the tally, while Jakob Poeltl chalked up 12.
New York Knicks lastgame they were defeated for the third time in a row. The saw them defeated at their home venue of Madison Square Garden with a 103-94 defeat to Orlando Magic. Jalen Brunson was the leading scorer with 24 points, Mikal Bridges adding 24 points, Josh Hart, 15 points with 14 rebounds.
The last time they played at Madison Square Garden the Knicks won 139-125 over the Raptors. For the last six games, the more experienced Knicks has triumphed over the Raptors. They have also said that they had won seven out of the last 10 direct encounter matches.
In their recent matchup on January 6, the Knicks suffered a 103-95 loss to the Orlando Magic, marking their third consecutive defeat. This downturn has raised concerns about the team's consistency and ability to maintain their earlier season form.
The Raptors, on the other hand, have been struggling throughout the season, with a recent 128-104 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on January 5. Despite the return of key players like RJ Barrett, who scored 25 points, and Scottie Barnes, who added 21 points, the team has faced challenges in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.
For the Knicks, the availability of Karl-Anthony Towns is uncertain due to a knee issue. His presence is crucial, as he leads the team in scoring and rebounding. Additionally, Mitchell Robinson remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
The Raptors have struggled on the road, currently on a five-game losing streak away from home. Their offensive efficiency ranks in the lower third of the league, and they have been inconsistent defensively.
Given the Knicks' home-court advantage and the Raptors' ongoing challenges, New York is favored to win this matchup. However, the Knicks will need to address their recent performance issues to secure a victory.