An extra day of rest kept the New York Knicks fresh as they extended the league’s longest winning streak to nine.
The Knicks continued their ascendance as a serious playoff contender after repeating over the Toronto Raptors at The Garden, 120-103, on Saturday for a firm grip of the fourth seed in the East.
It was the Knicks’ longest winning streak since a 13-game run during the 2012-13 season. Carmelo Anthony led that Knicks team under coach Mike Woodson to 54 wins and to the second round of the playoffs, the last time they managed to get there.