New York Knicks chase 14th straight win over Toronto Raptors
New York Knicks meet Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden, Thursday 11:30am (NBA). New York Knicks have won the last 13 against Toronto Raptors.
The big picture
New York Knicks come in 14th on the ladder; Toronto Raptors are 16th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Toronto Raptors are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.2 points for and 112.8 against.
Form
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Toronto Raptors have won two of their last five and most recently beat Milwaukee Bucks 121–107.
Head to head
These sides have met 97 times on our records since 2001: New York Knicks 45, Toronto Raptors 52.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Knicks won 112–95 at Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks have won the last 13 against Toronto Raptors.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Knicks by 44 points in 2023-24 (145–101).
Players to watch
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Toronto Raptors, watch Scottie Barnes (23.5 points a game, 61 rebounds in 2026-27) and RJ Barrett (21.6 points a game, 55 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks have won 16 of their last 21 at Madison Square Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
