Deuce McBride had the HOT hand all night 🔥 29 PTS (ties career high) 9 3PM (new career high) 7 AST The Knicks win and jump the Cavs for the 3 spot in the East 🗽
New York Knicks pick up dominant win over Toronto Raptors in Mitchell Robinson’s return: Jump up to 3rd seed
NBAThursday, 28 March 2024 at 03:05
After missing nearly four months, Mitchell Robinson returned from a 50-game absence due to a stress fracture in his left ankle. The New York Knicks were able to dominate in his first game back as they blew out the Toronto Raptors 145-101 at Scotiabank Arena.
The 25-year-old center played 12 minutes off the bench and finished with 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocks for the Knicks. Miles McBride led the team in scoring with 29 points including 9 made three-pointers (career-high). Jalen Brunson had 26 points with 7 assists while Bojan Bogdanovic scored 18 points. Isaiah Hartenstein scored 15 points while backup Precious Achiuwa provided 19 points, 13 boards, and 2 blocks off the bench.
Gradey Dick led the Raptors with 23 points on 10/18 shooting. Gary Trent Jr. had 18 points with 6 assists while Kelly Olynyk finished with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. Garrett Temple contributed 15 points and 3 triples off the bench.
New York improves to 44-28 with this win and jump up to the 3rd seed in the East. They are now just 2 games behind the Bucks for the 2nd seed and there’s a chance the Knicks can overtake Milwaukee for that spot. They are slowly getting healthy at the right time and when at full strength, this team is scary.
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This squad has one of the best depth in the NBA and is gritty on both sides of the ball. They are peaking at the right time, going 8-2 over their last 10 contests and currently on a 3-game winning streak. Their next matchup will be on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs.
Toronto drops to 23-50 and has been eliminated from the playoffs. They will now be preparing for the off-season and finding players who can compliment their young core of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley. This now marks 12 losses in a row for the Raptors and they’ll face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
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