Halftime Report
Down seven at the end of the first quarter, the Raptors now have the lead. Sitting on a score of 61-60, they have looked like the better team, but there's still two more quarters to play. This contest is far closer than the pair's previous matchup, which was decided by 44 points.
The Raptors came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Who's Playing
New York Knicks @ Toronto Raptors
Current Records: New York 14-9, Toronto 7-17
How To Watch
- When: Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
- TV: NBATV
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $26.13
What to Know
The Knicks have enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will venture away from home to challenge the Toronto Raptors at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Scotiabank Arena. Things are looking good forBDOCBSGame who are projected to snag an easy win in their upcoming match.
The Knicks are probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering the Pistons just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 120-111 hit to the loss column at the hands of Detroit.
Jalen Brunson put forth a good effort for the losing side as he dropped a double-double on 31 points and ten assists. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games.
The Knicks struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've posted since back in March.
Meanwhile, the Raptors traveled a rocky road last season, and unfortunately for them the road hasn't gotten any smoother so far this season. They fell 125-118 to the Mavericks on Saturday. Toronto has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Scottie Barnes, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 14 assists. Those 14 assists gave him a new career-high.
New York's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-9. As for Toronto, their loss dropped their record down to 7-17.
Keep an eye on the arc in Monday's matchup: The Knicks have made nailing deep shots look easy this year this season, having averaged 14.3 threes per game. It's a different story for the Raptors, though, as they've been averaging only 11.2. Given the Knicks' sizable advantage in that area, the Raptors will need to find a way to close that gap.
Everything came up roses for the Knicks against the Raptors in their previous meeting back in March, as the team secured a 145-101 win. In that contest, the Knicks amassed a halftime lead of 80-59, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Monday.
Odds
New York is a solid 6-point favorite against Toronto, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Knicks slightly, as the game opened with the Knicks as a 8-point favorite.
The over/under is 231.5 points.
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Series History
New York has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Toronto.
- Mar 27, 2024 - New York 145 vs. Toronto 101
- Jan 20, 2024 - New York 126 vs. Toronto 100
- Dec 11, 2023 - New York 136 vs. Toronto 130
- Dec 01, 2023 - New York 119 vs. Toronto 106
- Jan 22, 2023 - Toronto 125 vs. New York 116
- Jan 16, 2023 - Toronto 123 vs. New York 121
- Jan 06, 2023 - New York 112 vs. Toronto 108
- Dec 21, 2022 - Toronto 113 vs. New York 106
- Apr 10, 2022 - New York 105 vs. Toronto 94
- Jan 02, 2022 - Toronto 120 vs. New York 105
