Knicks Secure No. 3 Seed in Eastern Conference following 112-95 win over Raptors

Jalen Brunson's 29 points led the New York Knicks to a 112-95 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:10pm

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A cubist, fragmented painting depicting the action of a basketball game, with overlapping geometric shapes and planes representing the players, ball, and court in an abstract, deconstructed style.The Knicks' victory over the Raptors showcases the team's recent dominance and sets up a potential postseason rematch between the Eastern Conference foes.NYC Today

The New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-95 on Friday night, securing the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points, while Karl Anthony-Towns recorded his league-leading 56th double-double of the season. The Raptors' OG Anunoby suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return to the game.

Why it matters

The Knicks' victory over the Raptors could serve as a preview of the Eastern Conference's No.3-No.6 matchup in the upcoming NBA playoffs. The win extends the Knicks' winning streak to 13 games against Toronto and improves their record to 53-28 on the season.

The details

Jalen Brunson scored 29 points to lead the Knicks to the victory, while Karl Anthony-Towns secured his league-leading 56th double-double of the season with 22 points and 10 rebounds. The Raptors' OG Anunoby, who has averaged 16.7 points, 2.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game this season, suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return to the game.

  • The Knicks' victory on Friday night was their 13th consecutive win over the Raptors.
  • The Knicks wrap up their 2025-26 regular season campaign with a home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

The players

Jalen Brunson

The New York Knicks guard scored 29 points to lead his team to victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Karl Anthony-Towns

The Denver Nuggets star secured his league-leading 56th double-double of the season with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

OG Anunoby

The Toronto Raptors power forward suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return to the game.

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What they’re saying

“Jalen Brunson's 29 points led the New York Knicks to a 112-95 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.”

— Chris Babos, Author

What’s next

The Knicks will wrap up their regular season on Sunday night with a home game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Raptors will be monitoring the status of OG Anunoby's ankle injury ahead of the playoffs.

The takeaway

The Knicks' victory over the Raptors solidifies their position as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference and could set up a potential playoff matchup between the two teams. The Knicks' recent hot streak and the Raptors' injury concerns make this an intriguing potential postseason preview.