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Knicks vs. Raptors: A Statistical Breakdown of the Match

The highly anticipated matchup between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors took place on February 6, 2023, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game was a thrilling affair that ultimately ended with the Knicks emerging victorious with a score of 112-108.

In this article, we delve into the player statistics from the game, providing a comprehensive analysis of the performances of both teams.

Key Player Statistics

New York Knicks

Player	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Jalen Brunson	30	5	7	2	0
R.J. Barrett	25	7	5	1	1
Mitchell Robinson	10	13	0	4	2
Immanuel Quickley	13	3	5	1	0
Julius Randle	11	8	5	0	0

Toronto Raptors

Player	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks
Scottie Barnes	26	9	5	2	1
Pascal Siakam	25	8	4	1	1
Fred VanVleet	22	3	5	3	0
Gary Trent Jr.	13	4	2	1	0
O.G. Anunoby	11	6	2	1	1

Team Statistics

Knicks

Category	Stat
Field Goal Percentage	47.4%
Three-Point Percentage	37.9%
Free Throw Percentage	81.8%
Rebounds	41
Assists	22
Steals	8
Blocks	3

Raptors

Category	Stat
Field Goal Percentage	42.7%
Three-Point Percentage	32.3%
Free Throw Percentage	73.3%
Rebounds	40
Assists	18
Steals	7
Blocks	3

Factors Contributing to the Knicks' Victory

Several factors contributed to the Knicks' victory, including:

Superior Shooting: The Knicks shot the ball more efficiently than the Raptors, making 47.4% of their field goal attempts compared to the Raptors' 42.7%.
3-Point Shooting: The Knicks also made more three-pointers than the Raptors, hitting 11 compared to the Raptors' 8.
Strong Defense: The Knicks' defense played a key role in the victory, forcing the Raptors into 13 turnovers and holding them to just 108 points.

Conclusion

The Knicks' victory over the Raptors was a hard-fought win that demonstrated their resilience and determination. The team's strong shooting, defense, and key contributions from individual players proved to be the winning formula. As the Knicks continue their campaign for a playoff spot, this victory will give them valuable momentum going forward. Meanwhile, the Raptors will need to rebound from this loss and work to improve their consistency if they want to make a deep playoff run.