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New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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The New York Knicks (12-13) play against the Toronto Raptors (14-14) at Scotiabank Arena

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Friday December 10, 2021

New York Knicks 39, Toronto Raptors 39 (Q2 04:31)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Knicks have outscored the Raptors by 20 points since IQ and Obi checked into the game…
NY looks like a completely different team with the energetic youngsters on the floor – 8:22 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks on a 13-3 run and have cut the lead to 3 — which I guess explains why these teams are one game apart in the standings. – 8:21 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Remember when Toronto was up 20?
Not so much now
39-39 – 8:21 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
knicks small ball unit went nuclear real quick, tie game – 8:21 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Knicks were down 20, like, 32 seconds ago. And they just tied it up.
This team is so weird. – 8:21 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors getting crushed in the paint and at the rim – 8:20 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Ju splash 💦 pic.twitter.com/SzFXMTRQdM – 8:20 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Whole squad weaving and achieving 😤 pic.twitter.com/DNshTdNUhi – 8:18 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Whether it’s an attempt to take the shot blockers out of the game or just show clear intent on the offensive end, Raps have consistently looked to attack Noel and Robinson. Knicks now going small with neither in the game. – 8:18 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors lead dwindles to 9, SIakam off to a 2-for-11 shooting night – 8:15 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors’ lose their non-VanVleet minutes by the customary eight points. – 8:15 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Robinson out of the game and the Knicks go with Obi-Randle frontcourt. – 8:14 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Wrote this in my story this morning but it’s worth repeating: When people call Obi Toppin a “pace changer,” they usually mean on fast breaks, but it’s more than that. He’s one in the halfcourt, too. Constantly setting screens and cutting. Forces tough decisions on a defense. – 8:12 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Knicks open 5/21 from the floor and trail Raptors 31-14 after 1Q, which has been a thing this season, I’ve heard. – 8:07 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
It’s 31-14 Raptors after one. The Knicks weren’t good. Do I need to say more? Okay, Obi had a dunk. – 8:06 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Disastrous first quarter for the Knicks, who trail the Raptors 31-14.
• Fournier 6 pts, 2-4 3Ps
• VanVleet 9 pts, 4 asts
• Trent 8 pts
• Boucher 7 & 3
Knicks shooting 5-21 on FGs, 2-8 on 3s. Also had four turnovers. – 8:06 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors lead 31-14 after a quarter. VanVleet has got 9 and 4, Boucher with a quick seven before his foul trouble. The Knicks are being bad. – 8:05 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors make 5 3s and 8 FTs, lead 31-14 after a quarter – 8:04 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
I don’t know what it would take to get there, but Isaac Bonga hitting a game winner tonight would be iconic – 8:03 PM

Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Round of applause as Cam Reddish checks in.
First outing for Reddish since Nov. 27 vs. the Knicks. – 8:02 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
That sweet string music 🎶 pic.twitter.com/WKAbsa7W2W – 8:01 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks down 30-10
They have more turnover (4) than made FGs (3)
So, yeah… – 8:01 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raptors now up 30-10 and could be even more. Ball’s moving nicely, attacking at will and creating open looks. Really like the way Siakam has held his own on Randle post-ups. – 8:00 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Remember where the Knicks last left off, being blown out in Indiana to a sub-.500 team? Welcome to Toronto – where they are now down 20 less than 10 minutes into the game. – 7:59 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Pandemic is over. Raptors humiliating Knicks in Toronto like the old days. 30-10. – 7:59 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Knicks cannot make a shot
Nor do they care to defend
Other than that …
Raptors up 30-10 at second timeout – 7:58 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Justin Champagnie getting some first quarter minutes here – 7:56 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Get ’em a map 👀 pic.twitter.com/2hOwwe739A – 7:54 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Two PFs on Boucher and here comes backup centre Yuta Watanabe – 7:53 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Knicks are actually down only 10 if you account for the exchange rate – 7:52 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors are up 21-7; sports makes no sense – 7:51 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors just got 3 offensive rebounds on one possession that end with FVV getting fouled shooting a 3 – 7:50 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
A Lil shake-shimmy by the rook pic.twitter.com/Oak8OcGT2Q – 7:47 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors make 5 of their first 6 shots; a somewhat torrid pace – 7:46 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Add this to the list of starts that the Knicks will try to explain after the game – down 13-5, timeout 3:40 into the game. – 7:45 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
RJ fading and firing 🎯 pic.twitter.com/wwB02GkwgJ – 7:44 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raptors seem keen to get Boucher going early – 7:42 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Chris Boucher for 3. Seriously. I saw it with my own eyes. – 7:42 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Back home 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/Mc8MWjsEiV – 7:40 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Be great 4 pic.twitter.com/mEDoQ5j7is – 7:36 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
First 5️⃣ out. pic.twitter.com/D0Lvy1oDu7 – 7:31 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Aside from the Knicks game, the Spurs continue the trend on defense of limiting the percent of opponent 3s that are attempted wide open: pic.twitter.com/lojeX9NDXn – 7:18 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Almost go time⏳ pic.twitter.com/WSl05W0bLD – 6:55 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @Invisalign starting lineup pic.twitter.com/Fomi9v6mZt – 6:46 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Pregame sights and sounds 🔊 pic.twitter.com/dYMhQEBnfY – 6:30 PM

Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
KNICKS ON FRIDAY NIGHT, MSG IS THE PLACE TO BE.
@MikeJanela and I will be taking you through betting lines from around the #NBA at 6:55 p.m. ET just before #FridayNightKnicks Game Night on @MSGNetworks! GOTTA GET THERE! 🏀🗽💰 @KnicksMSGN @FDSportsbook pic.twitter.com/o1858GaPe1 – 6:30 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Nick Nurse on VanVleet saying the Raptors seem to need to be yelled at before performing well: “Listen, I’ve been complaining about it myself. I don’t want to yell at anybody.” – 6:24 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Achiuwa out for the Raptors tonight, Champagnie is available vs. Knicks
Boucher remains in the starting role he had Wednesday – 6:04 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Tom Thibodeau says Nerlens Noel is available tonight in Toronto. No injuries for the Knicks to report. – 6:01 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Nerlens Noel will play tonight. – 6:01 PM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Everyone is healthy for the Knicks tonight. So Nerlens Noel is available. – 6:01 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Cozy & Fresh pic.twitter.com/Hz7ZpQZVVH – 6:00 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Raptors coach Nick Nurse said he was most “interested” and “super pleasantly surprised” with RJ Barrett’s “team demeanor” for Canada. Talked about he was “way more energetic” and “bouncy” and “fun.” “Teammates liked him.” – 5:57 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
For the Pascal Siakam is bad/trade him crowd:
Siakam last 9 games:
22.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 threes,
.507/.394/.739 – 5:54 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Precious Achiuwa will not play vs. Knicks. Justin Champagnie will. – 5:48 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Achiuwa, Birch and Anunoby are all OUT vs New York. Champagnie is available. – 5:48 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Precious is unavailable tonight, Justin Champagnie will play. – 5:48 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Justin Champagne (knee) and Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) are questionable vs. Knicks. Birch and Anunoby are out. – 5:40 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
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Toronto Raptors @Raptors
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New York Knicks @nyknicks
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GO NY GO.
Good luck on the MLS Cup Final tomorrow,
@NYCFC! Bring it home 🗽 pic.twitter.com/354TktzLAr – 2:18 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Could the #Knicks have done more to secure #NBA Draft star Chris Duarte? nypost.com/2021/12/10/how… – 1:52 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
I wonder if Myles Turner and Nate Bjorkgren are friends or hate one another 🤷‍♂️ The Raptors will certainly have the inside scoop on who Turner is from Bjorkgren’s brief time in Indy – 1:51 PM