New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) looks to pass away from Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Raptors fall 122-120 to Knicks in NBA pre-season action
Oct 15, 2026 | 8:36 PM
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NEW YORK — Scottie Barnes led the way with 23 points, Canadian RJ Barrett had 21 but the Toronto Raptors narrowly lost 122-120 to the New York Knicks on Thursday in NBA pre-season action.
Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors’ star off-season acquisition, had just six points on 2-of-5 shooting in 22 minutes.
Leonard, who had a game-high 21 points in his debut on Tuesday, exited the game with 4:42 left in the third quarter and did not come back in.
Reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led New York with 20 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 13 points along with a game-high 15 rebounds and nine assists.
