The Toronto Raptors once again started their game against the New York Knicks in low gear. The home team wasn’t much better, but once Robin Lopez found the range against Jonas Valanciunas, the home fans thought their squad might be in with a chance. The Knicks did end the first quarter with a lead, but that didn’t last long. A 15-2 run by Toronto produced a 14-point halftime margin.
New York’s best, and only, players, Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis, made several attempts during the second half to rally their team. But at no point could the Knicks mount any defense against the Raptors.