Knicks squeeze out 122-120 win over Raptors in preseason finale

The New York Knicks clinched a 122-120 preseason victory over the Toronto Raptors in their final preseason matchup on Thursday. The win marked the team's 1-4 preseason record. New York's strong showing came after a 50-point loss to the Raptors earlier in the week. Despite trailing initially, the Knicks quickly took control with sharp shooting, fast breaks, and solid rebounding.

The team's shooting percentages were improved from previous preseason games, with a 48% field goal percentage, 36% three-point field goal percentage, and 78% free throw percentage. Head coach Mike Brown kept the five starters on the court for extended minutes for the first time during this preseason game. The contributions of eleven different Knicks players in the first half were notable, with each scoring at least two points and six players grabbing five or more.

Jalen Brunson led the scoring with 20 points, three rebounds, and seven assists, while OG Anunoby played a crucial role at the high post, contributing to one-third of the Knicks' 21 first-half assists and rebounds. Toronto's Jaden Bradley tied the game at 117 late in the fourth quarter, but the Knicks sealed the win with a three-point shot from Tyler Kolek and two free throws from Tyler Nickel.

The Raptors' Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley provided strong performances, but their efforts fell short of the reigning NBA champions' victory. The Knicks' next game will be the first of their 2026-27 regular season title defense against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20 at Madison Square Garden, with tip-off at 7 p.m.