Uneven Knicks visit old friends as they take on Raptors
NEW YORK: The New York Knicks’ defense of their NBA Cup title likely ended Friday night.
The New York Knicks face the Toronto Raptors in their first back-to-back home games of the season, marking a reminder of the blockbuster trade that made the Knicks' 2023-24 championship possible. RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, key players acquired in that trade, will see their former team again when the Raptors host the Knicks.
The Knicks, who fell to 0-2 in East Group B play, are averaging 109.8 points per game, trailing their playoff average from last season by nearly seven points per game. The Raptors, despite recent struggles, remain a formidable opponent, with their lineup featuring Barrett, Quickley, and others who have been crucial to Toronto's playoff resurgence.
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