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NBA FINAL RECAPNBA Arena, USA · Oct 16, 7:30 AM PHT
New York Knicks Defeat Toronto Raptors 99–96: Game Highlights & Short Recap
New York Knicks defeated Toronto Raptors 99–96 to claim a 3-point victory in NBA action at NBA Arena, USA. After a tightly contested opening half (Toronto Raptors 48 – New York Knicks 50), New York Knicks broke the game open in the decisive Q1 (24–23) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (Toronto Raptors 24 – New York Knicks 24), New York Knicks protected their 3-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- New York Knicks Leading Scorer: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST on efficient perimeter shooting.
- New York Knicks Frontcourt & Playmaking: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass in Q1.
- Toronto Raptors Top Performer: 25 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST in 36 minutes.
Quarter-by-Quarter Box Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 96 |
| New York Knicks | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 99 |