The New York Knicks visit Toronto to face the Raptors on Tuesday, December 9, at 8:30 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena in an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup. The Knicks ride a three-game winning streak at 16–7, while the Raptors have lost three straight, holding a 15–10 record.
New York will be without Pacome Dadiet, Miles McBride, and Landry Shamet due to sprains and a shoulder injury, with Karl-Anthony Towns listed as questionable with left calf tightness. Jalen Brunson (28.0 PPG), Mikal Bridges (16.5 PPG), and Towns (22.5 PPG, 11.9 RPG) are central to New York’s scoring and rebounding efforts.
Toronto faces key absences with RJ Barrett (right knee sprain) out, Jamison Battle doubtful with a left ankle sprain, and Jamal Shead questionable with a right quad contusion. Brandon Ingram leads the team at 21.2 points per game, supported by Scottie Barnes (20.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG) and Immanuel Quickley (16.5 PPG, 6.2 AST).
The Knicks previously defeated the Raptors 116–94 on November 30 at Madison Square Garden. New York has outscored opponents by 74 points in its last two games, including a 146–112 rout of Utah and a 106–100 win over Orlando.
Toronto has struggled recently, dropping consecutive games to Boston (113–121) and Charlotte (86–111).
