They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Raptors 98-86. If the Knicks keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 34-17 in no time. On the other hand, the Raptors will have to make due with a 16-34 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

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Toronto announced ahead of the game that both R.J. Barrett and Chris Boucher will not suit up against New York. Barrett is out with a concussion that he suffered in Sunday night’s victory over the Los Angeles Clippers while Boucher will miss the contest due to an illness.