The New York Knicks overcame an early 17-point deficit to lead in the third quarter. But a lackadaisical start in the fourth quarter led to their fourth straight loss, 125-116, to the Toronto Raptors Sunday at Scotiabank Arena in Canada.
“We fouled, we gave up offensive rebounds, and we turned the ball over,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said of the 11-0 Toronto run that floored them. “That’s usually a recipe to get you beat.”
The Knicks gave up two turnovers — one from RJ Barrett and Evan Fournier each — and seven free throws in that pivotal stretch.