Brunson scored 29 points and Towns added 22, as the Knicks easily defeated the Raptors 112-95.

April 12th - The Knicks easily defeated the Raptors 112-95. Brunson contributed 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Towns added 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Raptors, Mamukhrashvili scored 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Ingram had 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, Brunson and Towns led the Knicks to an early lead, but the Raptors gradually narrowed the gap through outside shooting. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 22-21. In the second quarter, the Knicks relied on Shamet and Alvarado's outside shooting, and Clarkson's consecutive points quickly widened the gap. At halftime, the Knicks led 51-36.

After switching sides, the Raptors narrowed the gap to single digits at one point. However, Brunson hit a crucial three-pointer, and Hulkpool completed an alley-oop, stabilizing the Knicks' lead again. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks maintained a 15- point advantage. In the final quarter, the Knicks extended their lead thanks to consecutive scores from Clarkson and Shamet. Although the Raptors attempted a comeback, they were unable to close the gap. Ultimately, the Knicks easily defeated the Raptors 112-95.

Raptors player statistics

Mamukairashvili had 17 points , 8 rebounds , and 3 assists; Ingram had 16 points , 4 rebounds , and 6 assists ; Barnes had 15 points , 4 rebounds , and 5 assists; Walter had 15 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Dick had 7 points and 1 assist; Mogbo had 6 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist; Lawson had 5 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist; and Shedder had 5 points and 2 assists .

Knicks player statistics

Brunson had 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Towns had 22 points , 10 rebounds , and 5 assists ; Bridges had 13 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Alvarado had 12 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Clarkson had 10 points , 1 rebound , and 4 assists; Shamet had 8 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist; and Hulkpool had 8 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist .

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