Towns lifts Knicks over Raptors

The New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 113:108 on the road in the only game of yesterday's National Basketball Association (NBA) schedule.

Center Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the New Yorkers, finishing with a double-double - 24 points and 15 rebounds. He added 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Mikal Bridges scored 23 points for the success, while Jalen Brunson had a double-double - 20 points and 11 assists. OG Anunoby and Josh Hart contributed 14 and 10 points, respectively.

Former Knicks player RJ Barrett was the most productive for the Raptors with his 30 points. Ja'Kobe Walter added 19 off the bench, Scotty Barnes finished with 15, and Jakob Poeltl had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

New York is fourth in the East with a 15-9 record, while Toronto is second to last in the same conference with 7 wins and 18 losses. The Raptors will next visit the Miami Heat, while the Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. | BGNES