Toronto plays New York, looks to end home skid
New York Knicks (6-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (5-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference)Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.
The Toronto Raptors are set to face off against the New York Knicks in a matchup that comes as the Raptors aim to end their three-game home losing streak. The Raptors, currently sixth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 5-7, have struggled against their divisional opponents, going 0-2 in those matchups. In contrast, the Knicks, sitting eighth in the conference with a 6-6 record, have been more successful against other division teams, posting a 1-3 record.
Toronto leads the division in assists per game, averaging 28.1 thanks to Jamal Shead's contributions, while New York ranks sixth in defensive rebounds, led by Karl-Anthony Towns. Both teams have had varying success from the field this season, with the Raptors shooting 45.4% and the Knicks at 43.6%, indicating a slight defensive edge for Toronto.
Key players to watch include Scottie Barnes' 47.5% shooting and 23.5 points per game for the Raptors, and RJ Barrett's 21.3 points over the last 10 games for the Knicks. The Raptors have been averaging 112.4 points per game over their last 10, while the Knicks have averaged 111.4 points. Injuries for the Raptors include Kawhi Leonard, who is out with a knee injury, and Scottie Barnes, who is day to day with an adductor issue. The Knicks currently have no listed injuries.
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