"Brandon Ingram got off to an excellent start, scoring 17 points in the first as well as getting a couple of steals on heads-up defensive plays. The problem was that for every bucket Ingram got, Jalen Brunson took right back with one of his own. Brunson had 20 in the opening frame and Toronto had no answers, he hit four threes and carved up the Raptors' defense."
"The Raptors offense, unable to crack the Knicks defensive adjustments put up just 13 points in the second, leading to a 17-point deficit heading into halftime. The third quarter was better, the Raptors stayed on par with the Knicks and were able to shave two points off the lead. Ingram continued his impressive scoring and Jamal Shead hit another two threes that capped off a career night for the second-year guard."
Toronto lost to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals after an early promising start. Barrett's injury and drawing the Knicks reduced the team's chances. Brandon Ingram scored 17 in the first quarter and generated multiple steals, while Jalen Brunson countered with 20 opening-frame points, including four three-pointers. Toronto managed just 13 second-quarter points, creating a 17-point halftime deficit. The Raptors improved in the third, trimming the lead slightly. Jamal Shead delivered a career night with multiple threes, and Collin Murray-Boyles provided impactful defense to slow Knicks' rim attacks in the second half.
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