Knicks wrapped up the 3-seed with a 112-95 win over the Raptors — their 13th straight W against Toronto.
The New York Knicks locked up the 3-seed in the Eastern Conference with a comfortable 112-95 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Jalen Brunson led the way with 29 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Knicks improved to 53-28.
It was New York's 13th consecutive win over Toronto — a streak of dominance that dates back years. The Raptors simply have no answer for this Knicks team, which raises an interesting question: could this be a first-round playoff preview? Toronto is currently positioned as a 6-seed, which would set up exactly that matchup.
With the 3-seed wrapped up, the Knicks can manage minutes in their final game and enter the playoffs healthy. Brunson has been one of the most consistent performers in the league all season, and Towns' acquisition continues to look like one of the best trades of the decade.