The Toronto Raptors routed the New York Knicks 148-98 on Tuesday, October 13, at Scotiabank Arena, winning by 50 points in Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut. Toronto scored 86 points in the first half and finished with 57% shooting from the field, taking advantage of a depleted New York lineup missing Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and other key players.
Leonard led Toronto with 21 points in 17 minutes, shooting 6-of-12 from the field and 4-of-8 from three-point range. He added five rebounds and two steals, providing an efficient offensive performance as the Raptors improved to 2-1 in preseason play.
Scottie Barnes contributed 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting, along with six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 22 minutes. RJ Barrett added 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting, while Immanuel Quickley finished with eight points and six assists.
Toronto established control immediately, opening a 42-22 lead in the first quarter before extending the advantage to 86-47 at halftime. The Raptors outscored New York 44-25 in the second quarter, turning an already substantial lead into a 39-point halftime margin.
The Raptors maintained their advantage after the break, winning the third quarter 30-31 according to the final quarter scoring breakdown, before closing out the game with a 32-20 fourth quarter. Toronto’s 148 points reflected its offensive efficiency and depth against a Knicks team relying heavily on reserves and younger players.
Collin Murray-Boyles delivered one of the strongest performances off the bench, recording 19 points and nine rebounds while making all seven of his field-goal attempts. He also converted two three-pointers without a miss, helping Toronto sustain its scoring pace beyond the starting lineup.
Ja’Kobe Walter scored 14 points, including four three-pointers, while Trayce Jackson-Davis added 13 points and nine rebounds. Tyreke Key contributed 11 points in the fourth quarter, making three three-pointers as Toronto continued to build its lead.
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The Knicks struggled from long range, making just 7 of 41 three-point attempts, a 17% conversion rate. Toronto made 17 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 39%, and also held a decisive advantage in overall field-goal percentage, 57% to 40%.
The result moved New York to 0-4 in preseason play, while Toronto improved to 2-1.
