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Toronto Defeats New York 118-112 - Recap
The Raptors got a 26-point performance from Kyle Lowry as Toronto ran past New York 118-112 on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
The Raptors earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 218.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Toronto got 23 points from Pascal Siakam and another 16 points from Norman Powell. Fred VanVleet contributed 9 assists, while Marc Gasol cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Knicks got a 21-point performance from Marcus Morris Sr., who was supported by 21 points from Damyean Dotson. Elfrid Payton had 11 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Julius Randle grabbed 11 rebounds.
Toronto led at halftime, 56-53.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-31.
Next game, Toronto takes its act on the road to face San Antonio looking for another win. For New York, they head home to face Brooklyn.