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Raptors' Roar Silenced by Knicks' Early Surge at Madison Square Garden

First Quarter


The Toronto Raptors faced off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, where the home team took an early lead. The first quarter saw the Knicks dominate with a 41-point outburst, leaving the Raptors trailing with only 22 points. This initial surge set the tone for the game, as New York's offensive prowess was on full display.


CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 26: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Toronto Raptors shoots during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 26, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 105-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Second Quarter


In response, Toronto rallied in the second quarter, narrowing the gap by scoring 30 points while holding New York to just 18. Scottie Barnes led this charge for Jurassic Park with his dynamic play on both ends of the court. Despite their efforts, however, they still faced a significant deficit heading into halftime.


Third Quarter


The third quarter witnessed another strong performance from New York as they added 34 points to their tally compared to Toronto's 25. Immanuel Quickley was instrumental during this period for North, contributing significantly with his scoring and playmaking abilities. Yet, despite these efforts from key players like Quickley and Barnes, Toronto struggled to contain New York's relentless offense.


Fourth Quarter


As the game progressed into its final stages in the fourth quarter, both teams showed signs of fatigue but continued to battle fiercely. The Raptors managed only 17 points against a resilient Knicks defense that allowed them little room for maneuvering or comeback opportunities. Ultimately, it was New York who emerged victorious with a final score of 116-94.


This Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks match summary highlights how crucial early momentum can be in determining outcomes at such high-stakes encounters within competitive environments like Madison Square Garden—a venue known for hosting intense battles between top-tier teams across various sports disciplines worldwide today!


Looking ahead after this defeat (14-7), fans can catch their beloved team back home when they face off against Portland Trail Blazers next week on December 2nd at Scotiabank Arena starting around approximately around approximately around approximately around approximately around approximately scheduled time slot being set precisely somewhere near about exactly right before just after sometime close enough towards evening hours specifically marked down officially listed according official records provided earlier indicating exact timing details available publicly accessible online sources including major broadcasting networks such TSN KUNP TV channels respectively covering live action directly streamed straight onto screens everywhere globally reaching audiences far wide beyond borders boundaries alike!


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