In the second game of a back-to-back, the Knicks (52*-28) host the Raptors (44-35) tonight at Madison Square Garden. New York ranks third in the Eastern Conference, while riding a four-game win streak and having beaten the Celtics in a thriller last night, 112-106. The Raptors are scrappy but inconsistent, in a three-horse race with the Hawks and the Magic for the fifth, sixth, and seventh seeds.
The Knicks lead the season series 4-0. The teams last met on March 3 in Toronto, where New York cruised
to a 111-95 victory. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points, while Brandon Ingram scored 31 points for the Canucks.
The Raptors have relied on a mix of veterans and young pieces, with Brandon Ingram leading them in scoring with 21.1 PPG. When healthy, Jakob Poeltl anchors the frontcourt (he missed half of the season with injury), while OAKAAKUYOAK Immanuel Quickley commands the backcourt when healthy (IQ has played 68 games this season). Toronto ranks around the middle of the pack offensively (scoring in the 114-point range) but they rate fifth for defense. Scottie Barnes, playing his fifth season, has been an anchor for them defensively and chips in about 18 points per game.
Injury notes: Tyler Kolek remains a question mark for the Knicks with an oblique issue. The Raptors have been cursed with various ailments throughout the year. Chucky Hepburn (knee) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (illness) are game-time decisions for them.
Prediction
The Knicks are solid favorites, with ESPN giving them a 65% chance for victory. Right on. Toronto has shown fight at times, but they’ll face a locked-in Knicks squad at MSG—one that has recently taken care of business against stiffer competition like Boston and Atlanta. Should be another tough night for the visitors, despite potential fatigue for the home team on a SEGABABA. The Raptors will be motivated to win, sure, but the Knickerbockers look playoff-ready and should handle this one without too much drama. Knicks by eight.
Game Details
Who: New York Knicks (52*-28) vs Toronto Raptors (44-35)
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Place: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: MSG
Follow: @ptknicksblog and bsky
* Should be one more, but NBA Cup wins are biodegradable.
