Jalen Brunson scored 38 points, and the New York Knicks went on a 28-9 run in the third quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-100.
The Knicks led by as many as 28, pulling away with a 28-9 run in the third quarter.
Precious Achiuwa had 18 points (all 18 in the paint) and a season-high 11 rebounds on 9 for 10 shooting off the bench, and OG Anunoby added 14 points (10 in the paint) and 3 blocks. Achiuwa scored 14 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter. Brunson and Julius Randle set each other up for 8 baskets and 20 points, 4 of them 3-pointers.
For the Raptors, RJ Barrett had 20 points and 8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley had 12 points and a season-high 11 assists.
The Knicks shot 54.5% from the field and 35.9% from 3 to the Raptors’ 41.3% and 32.4%. The Raptors gave up 15 offensive rebounds, about 7 more than usual for the shots the Knicks missed. They outscored the Knicks 29-12 off turnovers. The Knicks’ starters outscored the Raptors 53-43 in 17 minutes together.