The New York Knicks defeated the host Toronto Raptors, 119-106, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday evening.

The Knicks got out to a strong start with a, 34-26, lead after one quarter. The Raptors turned the tide in the second and outscored the visitors by eight points in the quarter, to tie it up at 57, heading into the break. The Knicks picked up their play again in the third and outscored the hosts, 33-20, to claim a 13-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Raptors were unable to account for the difference in the fourth and fell for third loss in the last four games. This also marks the third straight win for the Knicks.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 22 points on 9-for-21 shooting, five rebounds, eight assists and a steal, in 37 minutes. Donte DiVincenzo followed up with 21 points on 7-for-10 shooting off the bench, while Julius Randle stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists

On the other side, Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 29 points, nine rebounds, four assists, five steals and a block, in 37 minutes. Pascal Siakam tallied 21 points, eight rebounds and three assists, while Jakob Poeltl recorded a double-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks.

The Raptors (9-11) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Heat on Wednesday. The Knicks (12-7) take on the Bucks in Milwaukee on Tuesday.