Lowry has 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as Raptors rout Knicks 122-95
Kyle Lowry had 22 points (9 in the second quarter), a season-high 11 rebounds and 11 assists, his first triple-double of the season, and the Toronto Raptors routed the New York Knicks 122-95.
The Raptors led by as many as 27, pulling away with a 24-6 run in the second quarter.
DeMar DeRozan had 22 points (12 in the paint) and 3 steals, and Jonas Valančiūnas added 20 points and 3 blocks. The Raptors had 3 20-point scorers and 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and Robin Lopez added 21 points and 13 rebounds on 10 for 14 shooting.
The Raptors shot 52.9% from the field and 44.0% from 3 to the Knicks’ 44.0% and 30.0%. The Knicks forced 7 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Raptors outscored the Knicks 58-38 in the paint.