"Toronto is flying as high as they have been for almost the entire season, having previously reached a season high by securing the two seed in the Eastern Conference during their nine-game win streak, but that was quite early in the season. This is a huge matchup against the New York Knicks, who are right ahead of them by the slimmest margin for the third seed."
"In fact, ever since the Raptors kick-started the rebuild around the time they traded Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, the Knicks have had their number, but could tomorrow be a shift in the tide of the rivalry as Toronto looks to be back at a very respectable state right now. After this game, Toronto makes a quick trip to Florida to play the Orlando Magic before returning home for good and having a five-game homestand."
Toronto (29-19) sits fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 114.0 offensive rating, 112.0 defensive rating and a +2.1 net rating. The Raptors went 4-1 on a five-game western road trip and aim to extend their current win streak to five games. New York (28-18) is third in the East with a 118.7 offensive rating, 114.4 defensive rating and a +4.3 net rating. The Knicks hold a narrow edge in the season series and arrive after a three-game win streak but have gone 5-10 in their last ten. Toronto visits Orlando next before a five-game homestand.
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