The Toronto Raptors beat the New York Knicks 148-98 in a preseason game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on October 13. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for Toronto, according to Yahoo Sports, and played only the first half. The Raptors shot 57 percent from the field, while the Knicks, who are 0-4, shot 7-41 from three-point range. James Wiseman led New York with 18 points and 10 rebounds in front of 17884 fans, and Toronto now turns to its regular-season opener against the Bulls.
What was the final score between the Raptors and Knicks?
The Toronto Raptors beat the New York Knicks 148-98 at Scotiabank Arena, with 17884 in attendance. Yahoo Sports described the game as a preseason contest, and the Raptors controlled it from start to finish. The Raptors were the home team and the Knicks the visitors.
The listed records are 2-1 for the Toronto Raptors and 0-4 for the New York Knicks. In the Atlantic standings, Toronto sits at .667 and New York at .000, while Brooklyn is 3-0 and Boston is 2-0.
How did the Raptors pull away quarter by quarter?
The Toronto Raptors scored 42 in the first quarter and 44 in the second, against 22 and 25 for the New York Knicks. The Raptors reached a largest lead of 53 points, while the Knicks' largest lead was 2. Those two periods left the second half as a formality.
In the third quarter the New York Knicks scored 31 and the Toronto Raptors 30. The Raptors closed with 32 in the fourth, while the Knicks finished with 20.
Who led the Raptors and Knicks in points, assists and rebounds?
Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors with 21 points, according to Yahoo Sports, which also reported that Leonard shot 6-for-12 from the field and 4-for-8 from three-point range. Immanuel Quickley led Toronto with 6 assists, and Collin Murray-Boyles led the team with 9 rebounds.
For the New York Knicks, James Wiseman had 18 points and 10 rebounds, leading New York in both categories, and Tyler Kolek led New York with 5 assists. Yahoo Sports noted that Leonard played only the first half.
How did the Raptors and Knicks compare in shooting and turnovers?
The Toronto Raptors made 51-89 from the field, 57 percent, and 17-44 from three-point range, 39 percent. The New York Knicks made 34-86, 40 percent, and 7-41 from deep, 17 percent.
The Toronto Raptors had 51 rebounds, 34 assists and 8 turnovers. The New York Knicks had 38 rebounds, 24 assists and 17 turnovers. In the paint, the Raptors scored 54 and the Knicks 46, and the Raptors had 25 fast-break points to 10 for the Knicks.
What did the media report and what comes next for Toronto?
According to Yahoo Sports, Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks 148-98 in a preseason game, and Kawhi Leonard played only the first half. Bolavip reported that coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed Leonard was available for the exhibition game.
Bolavip also noted that Leonard averaged 27.9 points per game for the Clippers last season and 26.6 points and 7.3 rebounds in his 2018-2019 season. Yahoo Sports reported that the Toronto Raptors open their regular season against the Bulls on October 21.
The numbers at Scorely
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 42 | 44 | 30 | 32 | 148 |
| New York Knicks | 22 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 98 |
| Stat | Toronto Raptors | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 51-89 | 34-86 |
| Field goal % | 57 % | 40 % |
| 3-pointers | 17-44 | 7-41 |
| 3-point % | 39 % | 17 % |
| Free throws | 29-35 | 23-33 |
| Free throw % | 83 % | 70 % |
| Rebounds | 51 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 10 |
| Assists | 34 | 24 |
| Steals | 12 | 7 |
| Category | Player | Team | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Kawhi Leonard | Toronto Raptors | 21 |
| Assists | Immanuel Quickley | Toronto Raptors | 6 |
| Rebounds | Collin Murray-Boyles | Toronto Raptors | 9 |
| Points | James Wiseman | New York Knicks | 18 |
| Assists | Tyler Kolek | New York Knicks | 5 |
| Rebounds | James Wiseman | New York Knicks | 10 |
| Team | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 3 | 0 | 100 % |
| Boston | 2 | 0 | 100 % |
| Toronto | 2 | 1 | 66.7 % |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 2 | 33.3 % |
| New York | 0 | 4 | 0 % |
Data source: ESPN; calculation and table by Scorely.













