Live Thread: Knicks Vs. Raptors NBA Cup Quarterfinals

The New York Knicks (16-7) travel to Scotiabank Arena for an NBA Cup Quarterfinal showdown against the Toronto Raptors (15-10) tonight, carrying a nine-game winning streak against their Atlantic Division rivals.

The Knicks enter as favorites despite injury concerns surrounding star center Karl-Anthony Towns, who is listed as questionable with left calf tightness that forced him out of Sunday's game against Orlando.

Towns' status will be crucial for New York's frontcourt depth. The Knicks are also without backup guard Miles McBride (ankle), while Landry Shamet remains sidelined with a shoulder injury.

On a positive note, OG Anunoby has returned to form after missing nine games with a hamstring strain, posting 21 points and seven rebounds in the Magic victory.

Toronto will be without former Knick RJ Barrett, who received a platelet-rich plasma injection for his right knee sprain and remains at least a week away from practice.

The Knicks have won seven of their last eight games, most recently demolishing Toronto 116-94 on November 30.

Live Blog

2nd Quarter

Raptors take a full timeout. Knicks: 39, Raptors: 39

Josh Hart scores - Hart converts on a jumper with Mikal Bridges setting him up to tie the game. Knicks: 39, Raptors: 39

OG Anunoby scores - Anunoby knocks down a 14-footer to keep the Knicks within striking distance. Knicks: 37, Raptors: 39

End of 1st Quarter [Knicks: 35, Raptors 39]

Recap: Jalen Brunson is absolutely cooking right now with 20 points, his best first quarter of the entire season. But here's the thing, the Raptors aren't backing down at all. Even with the Knicks at full strength, Toronto is looking sharp with great rotations and staying right in this thing.

Brunson keeps pulling up and hitting big shots whenever New York needs them, which is huge. But the Knicks have a serious issue on their hands: Brandon Ingram is doing whatever he wants out there. If they can't figure out how to slow him down, this one could slip away from them. That's going to be the key adjustment to watch as we head into the second quarter.

Jakob Poeltl scores inside on a two-point shot, assisted by Jamal Shead. Knicks: 35, Raptors: 39.

Josh Hart drills a 26-foot three-pointer off a pass from Jalen Brunson. Knicks: 35, Raptors: 37.

Brandon Ingram hits a 20-foot pull-up jumper, assisted by Jamal Shead. Knicks: 32, Raptors: 37.

Josh Hart makes a two-point shot. Knicks: 32, Raptors: 35.

OG Anunoby commits a shooting foul on Brandon Ingram. Knicks: 30, Raptors: 34.

Brandon Ingram makes the free throw. Knicks: 30, Raptors: 35.

Josh Hart checks in for OG Anunoby. Knicks: 30, Raptors: 34.

Jalen Brunson hits a contested 26-foot three-pointer over Jamal Shead. Knicks: 28, Raptors: 25.

Guerschon Yabusele checks in for Josh Hart. Knicks: 25, Raptors: 25.

Toronto Raptors take a full time out. Knicks: 21, Raptors: 20

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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 10, 2025

Brandon Ingram answers with a three-pointer on the next possession. Knicks: 16, Raptors: 20.

Mitchell Robinson grabs the offensive rebound on the missed free throw and kicks it out to Jalen Brunson, who hits a three-pointer. Knicks: 16, Raptors: 17.

Jalen Brunson makes the first two free throws, then misses the third. Knicks: 13, Raptors: 17.

Jamal Shead commits a shooting foul on Jalen Brunson. Knicks: 12, Raptors: 17.

Jordan Clarkson misses both free throws. Knicks: 11, Raptors: 15.

Scottie Barnes commits a shooting foul on Jordan Clarkson. Knicks: 11, Raptors: 15.

Knicks take a full timeout. Knicks: 11, Raptors: 15.

Karl-Anthony Towns makes a 25-foot three-point shot, assisted by Josh Hart. Knicks: 11, Raptors: 8.

Jakob Poeltl makes a tip shot. Knicks: 5, Raptors: 6.

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