It’s the front end of a back-to-back for the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday as they host the Eastern Conference-contending New York Knicks.
New York opened as 4.5-point favourites on the NBA odds. It’s the second of a B2B for them.
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A reminder that the NBA’s trade deadline is Thursday, and we’ve already seen two blockbusters: the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a true stunner, and the Kings’ De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs in a three-way deal that got Sacramento former Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine.
Even with Toronto playing much better lately, it would be a seller if anything happens ahead of the deadline with many teams eyeing backup big man Chris Boucher. The Knicks reportedly covet him. The Dinos also could ship out veteran guard Bruce Brown. New York did its major work last offseason when it acquired All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns from Minnesota. And of course the Knicks got OG Anunoby from the Raptors last season, but he may not play Tuesday due to injury.
This concludes the season series with New York trying for the four-game sweep. KAT is averaging 27.3 points and 12.7 rebounds in the series, Anunoby 24.0 points, and All-Star Jalen Brunson 15.0 points and 8.3 assists. Toronto’s RJ Barrett is averaging 23.0 points against his former team this season.
Toronto leads the all-time series, 61-52, but has lost seven straight overall and three in a row at home. The Knicks are 7-3 ATS in the past 10 and the over-under is 7-3.
New York Knicks
On Monday, New York played without former Raptor OG Anunoby, who is not expected back tonight with a foot sprain, and rallied to beat visiting Houston, 124-118, to win for the sixth time in seven games. Jalen Brunson has been playing like an MVP in that stretch and continued it with 42 points and 10 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges both had 22 points. Josh Hart was questionable but played his usual 40 minutes and had 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Another former Raptor, Precious Achiuwa, started for Anunoby and had seven points and nine rebounds. Because New York played last night, we won’t get an updated injury report until this afternoon. But it’s very possible the Knicks rest Hart or KAT or Brunson after each played heavy minutes last night – although Coach Tom Thibodeau notoriously hates resting his starters. Does feel like a major trap game even with the Knicks 10-2 SU in their past 12 away.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto won for the eighth time in the past 10 games on Sunday, upsetting the visiting Clippers, 115-108. Seven Raptors scored in double figures led by 20 points from RJ Barrett and a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double from Jakob Poeltl – his team-best 19th double-double of the year. Chris Boucher had nine points and four rebounds off the bench and Bruce Brown six points and three boards in a reserve role. They are both questionable for Tuesday; not out of the question both will be held out ahead of a possible trade(s). Off the injury report are reserve guards Jamal Shead and Davion Mitchell after both missed Sunday. Toronto shot 51.8 per cent against the Clippers to improve to 9-5 this season when making at least half it shots. It was only the third time this season the team shot better than 50 per cent from deep and improved to 3-0 in those – all at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their past six at home.
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Line History
No odds are available yet.
- Regular Season
Knicks Team Leaders
| Points |
26.33 |
| Assists |
7.41 |
| Rebounds |
13.16 |
| FG% |
68.8 |
| Steals |
1.44 |
| Blocks |
0.86 |
| Points |
21.48 |
| Assists |
5.94 |
| Rebounds |
9.65 |
| FG% |
61.4 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
1.22 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
26.33 |
| Assists |
7.41 |
| Rebounds |
13.16 |
| FG% |
68.8 |
| Steals |
1.44 |
| Blocks |
0.86 |
| Points |
21.48 |
| Assists |
5.94 |
| Rebounds |
9.65 |
| FG% |
61.4 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
1.22 |
Injuries
Mitchell Robinson (C)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Mitchell Robinson (C)
Josh Hart (SG)
Ariel Hukporti (C)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Josh Hart (SG)
Miles McBride (PG)
Scottie Barnes (SF)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Jamison Battle (SF)
Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Jamison Battle (SF)
Scottie Barnes (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Mitchell Robinson (C) | Out Mon | Ankle - 07 / 03 / 25 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Robinson is dealing with an ankle injury, and he is not likely to play against the Kings on Monday. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Ques Fri | Hamstring - 06 / 03 / 25 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Achiuwa is dealing with left hamstring tightness, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Clippers on Friday. |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Ques Thurs | Thumb - 06 / 03 / 25 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Anunoby is hampered by the thumb sprain, and it has yet to be determined if he will be in Thursday's lineup against the Lakers. |
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| Mitchell Robinson (C) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 06 / 03 / 25 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Robinson is battling with ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Lakers on Thursday. |
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| Josh Hart (SG) | Ques Fri | Knee - 28 / 02 / 25 | 1-4 | 1-4 | + - |
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Hart is hampered with a right knee effusion, and it is undetermined if he will participate against the Grizzlies on Friday. |
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| Ariel Hukporti (C) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 27 / 02 / 25 | 1-4 | 1-4 | + - |
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Hukporti is battling a torn meniscus in his left knee, and is expected to miss four to six weeks. |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 25 / 02 / 25 | 1-5 | 1-5 | + - |
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Anunoby is battling a sprained right foot, but he is projected to be active against the 76ers on Wednesday. |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Ques Sun | Foot - 22 / 02 / 25 | 1-6 | 2-5 | + - |
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Anunoby is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Josh Hart (SG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 19 / 02 / 25 | 1-8 | 3-6 | + - |
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Hart is dealing with patellofemoral syndrome in his right knee, and it is unclear if he will face the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Miles McBride (PG) | Ques Thurs | Ribs - 13 / 02 / 25 | 2-8 | 4-6 | + - |
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McBride left the previous game with a left rib contusion, and it is undetermined if he will dress for Thursday's clash versus the Bulls. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Fri | Finger - 11 / 03 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Barnes is dealing with a finger injury, and it remain to seen if he will face Jazz on Friday. |
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| RJ Barrett (SF) | Ques Fri | Personal - 11 / 03 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Barrett is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will play Friday versus Jazz. |
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| Jamison Battle (SF) | Ques wed | Nose - 11 / 03 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Battle is battling with a nose injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday. |
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| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Sat | Hand - 08 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Barnes is dealing with hand injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Wizards on Saturday. |
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| Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) | Ques Sun | Hip - 08 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Walter is battling with a right hip strain, and he is not expected to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday. |
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| Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Wed | Teeth - 06 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Boucher has gone through wisdom tooth extraction, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday. |
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| Jonathan Mogbo (PF) | Mid Mar | Face - 05 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Mogbo has been diagnosed with facial contusion, and he will be sideline till the mid part of March. |
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| Ochai Agbaji (SG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 01 / 03 / 25 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Agbaji has been out of the lineup with a left ankle sprain, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Jamison Battle (SF) | Ques Fri | Nose - 27 / 02 / 25 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Battle is dealing with a nasal fracture, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Fri | Hip - 26 / 02 / 25 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Barnes is tending to a hip contusion, and his status for Friday's clash against the Bulls is unknown. |
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Line History
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- Regular Season
Knicks Team Leaders
Points 26.33
Assists 7.41
Rebounds 13.16
FG% 68.8
Steals 1.44
Blocks 0.86
Points 21.48
Assists 5.94
Rebounds 9.65
FG% 61.4
Steals 1.48
Blocks 1.22
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- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 26.33
Assists 7.41
Rebounds 13.16
FG% 68.8
Steals 1.44
Blocks 0.86
Points 21.48
Assists 5.94
Rebounds 9.65
FG% 61.4
Steals 1.48
Blocks 1.22
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Injuries
Mitchell Robinson (C)
Out Mon Ankle - 07 / 03 / 25Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Ques Fri Hamstring - 06 / 03 / 25O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Ques Thurs Thumb - 06 / 03 / 25Mitchell Robinson (C)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 06 / 03 / 25Josh Hart (SG)
Ques Fri Knee - 28 / 02 / 25Ariel Hukporti (C)
Out indefinitely Knee - 27 / 02 / 25O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Wed Foot - 25 / 02 / 25O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Ques Sun Foot - 22 / 02 / 25Josh Hart (SG)
Ques Sun Knee - 19 / 02 / 25Miles McBride (PG)
Ques Thurs Ribs - 13 / 02 / 25Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Fri Finger - 11 / 03 / 25RJ Barrett (SF)
Ques Fri Personal - 11 / 03 / 25Jamison Battle (SF)
Ques wed Nose - 11 / 03 / 25Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 03 / 25Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 03 / 25Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Wed Teeth - 06 / 03 / 25Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Mid Mar Face - 05 / 03 / 25Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 01 / 03 / 25Jamison Battle (SF)
Ques Fri Nose - 27 / 02 / 25Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Fri Hip - 26 / 02 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Mitchell Robinson (C) Out Mon Ankle - 07 / 03 / 25 0-2 0-2 + - Robinson is dealing with an ankle injury, and he is not likely to play against the Kings on Monday.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Ques Fri Hamstring - 06 / 03 / 25 0-2 0-2 + - Achiuwa is dealing with left hamstring tightness, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Clippers on Friday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF) Ques Thurs Thumb - 06 / 03 / 25 0-2 0-2 + - Anunoby is hampered by the thumb sprain, and it has yet to be determined if he will be in Thursday's lineup against the Lakers.
Mitchell Robinson (C) Ques Thurs Ankle - 06 / 03 / 25 0-2 0-2 + - Robinson is battling with ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Lakers on Thursday.
Josh Hart (SG) Ques Fri Knee - 28 / 02 / 25 1-4 1-4 + - Hart is hampered with a right knee effusion, and it is undetermined if he will participate against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Ariel Hukporti (C) Out indefinitely Knee - 27 / 02 / 25 1-4 1-4 + - Hukporti is battling a torn meniscus in his left knee, and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Wed Foot - 25 / 02 / 25 1-5 1-5 + - Anunoby is battling a sprained right foot, but he is projected to be active against the 76ers on Wednesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF) Ques Sun Foot - 22 / 02 / 25 1-6 2-5 + - Anunoby is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Celtics on Sunday.
Josh Hart (SG) Ques Sun Knee - 19 / 02 / 25 1-8 3-6 + - Hart is dealing with patellofemoral syndrome in his right knee, and it is unclear if he will face the Celtics on Sunday.
Miles McBride (PG) Ques Thurs Ribs - 13 / 02 / 25 2-8 4-6 + - McBride left the previous game with a left rib contusion, and it is undetermined if he will dress for Thursday's clash versus the Bulls.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Fri Finger - 11 / 03 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Barnes is dealing with a finger injury, and it remain to seen if he will face Jazz on Friday.
RJ Barrett (SF) Ques Fri Personal - 11 / 03 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Barrett is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will play Friday versus Jazz.
Jamison Battle (SF) Ques wed Nose - 11 / 03 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Battle is battling with a nose injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Barnes is dealing with hand injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Wizards on Saturday.
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Walter is battling with a right hip strain, and he is not expected to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Wed Teeth - 06 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Boucher has gone through wisdom tooth extraction, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Jonathan Mogbo (PF) Mid Mar Face - 05 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Mogbo has been diagnosed with facial contusion, and he will be sideline till the mid part of March.
Ochai Agbaji (SG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 01 / 03 / 25 2-2 2-2 + - Agbaji has been out of the lineup with a left ankle sprain, and there is no timetable for return.
Jamison Battle (SF) Ques Fri Nose - 27 / 02 / 25 2-2 2-2 + - Battle is dealing with a nasal fracture, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Fri Hip - 26 / 02 / 25 3-2 2-3 + - Barnes is tending to a hip contusion, and his status for Friday's clash against the Bulls is unknown.