Knicks Clinch 3-Seed with 13th Straight Win Over Raptors

The New York Knicks locked up the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with a commanding 112-95 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night — their 13th consecutive victory over Toronto. Jalen Brunson was surgical, scoring 29 points on 12-of-18 shooting with 14 of those coming in a dominant third quarter.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Knicks improved to 53-28 on the season. After beating the Celtics 112-106 on Thursday to stay alive in the race for the 2-seed, the Knicks made the 3-seed official with the win over Toronto.

New York enters the playoffs as one of the most dangerous teams in the East. With Brunson playing at an MVP-caliber level and Towns providing the interior presence they lacked in previous postseasons, the Knicks have a legitimate path to the Eastern Conference Finals. Their first-round matchup will be determined on the final day of the regular season tomorrow.