New York led by 3 after the first quarter (35-32), by 5 at the half (63-58), and by 8 through three (87-79). The Raptors then outscored the Knicks 41-35 in the fourth to pull within 2 at the final buzzer, 122-120.
Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three, adding 4 blocks. RJ Barrett scored 21 and Immanuel Quickley added 18 with 7 assists for Toronto.
The Knicks won this game inside and off their bench. New York outscored Toronto 56-42 in the paint and 63-45 off the bench, both significant edges.
23 points on 9-of-15 shooting with 4 blocks led both teams.
The Knicks held off a late Raptors push to win 122-120 in a preseason rematch at Madison Square Garden. New York built a double-digit cushion behind its bench and paint scoring, then watched Toronto…