The Knicks vs Toronto Raptors match player stats from the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal laid bare a punishing second-quarter swing, as New York stormed to a 117-101 victory in Toronto on December 9, 2025, to advance to the Cup semifinals.
The Knicks used a dominant second period to put the game out of reach, outscoring the Raptors 34-13 in the frame and never looking back.
Brunson Delivers a Game-High 35 Points
Jalen Brunson was simply unstoppable.
He finished with 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting, going 6-of-9 from beyond the arc, adding four assists and a block across 39 minutes on the floor.
Josh Hart complemented him brilliantly, finishing with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 14 points and 16 rebounds, providing interior dominance that Milwaukee could never match.
Mikal Bridges added 15 points with three triples, and OG Anunoby — facing his former team — chipped in 13 points with two steals and two blocks.
Jordan Clarkson came off the bench and provided a tidy 12 points in 26 minutes to keep New York’s offense humming when the starters rested.
New York Knicks Starters — Box Score
| Player | Pos | Min | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3P | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Brunson | G | 39:12 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13-19 | 6-9 | +4 |
| J. Hart | F | 36:14 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8-11 | 4-7 | +13 |
| M. Bridges | G | 36:05 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6-14 | 3-8 | +19 |
| K-A. Towns | C | 30:48 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-11 | 1-2 | +21 |
| OG Anunoby | F | 35:59 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4-11 | 1-6 | +6 |
Ingram Fights Alone as Raptors Crumble
Brandon Ingram was the only Raptor who truly showed up.
He finished with 31 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals, shooting 11-of-18 from the floor.
But the rest of Toronto’s roster could not match his effort, leaving him isolated as New York pulled clear.
Jamal Shead provided some support with 18 points and a team-high eight assists but shot just 6-of-15 from the field.
Scottie Barnes struggled badly, finishing with 13 points on a cold 6-of-18 shooting night and a minus-20 plus/minus that reflected just how thoroughly New York’s starters dominated when matched against him.
RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley were both unavailable due to injury and illness respectively, removing two of Toronto’s most reliable offensive options before tip-off.
Toronto Raptors Starters — Box Score
| Player | Pos | Min | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3P | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Ingram | F | 38:37 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11-18 | 3-5 | -4 |
| J. Shead | G | 33:33 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6-15 | 4-11 | -4 |
| S. Barnes | F | 37:27 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6-18 | 1-6 | -20 |
| J. Poeltl | C | 24:49 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5-7 | 0-0 | -18 |
| O. Agbaji | G | 25:38 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-1 | -7 |
Head-to-Head Team Statistical Comparison
| Stat | NYK | TOR |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 117 | 101 |
| Q1 | 35 | 39 |
| Q2 | 34 | 13 |
| Q3 | 25 | 27 |
| Q4 | 23 | 22 |
| FG% | 52.5% | 43.3% |
| 3P% | 45.7% | 28.9% |
| FT% | 60.7% | 66.7% |
| Total Rebounds | 48 | 37 |
| Assists | 19 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
Toronto actually won the first quarter 39-35, giving early hope to the home crowd.
But the second quarter was where this game was decided.
New York’s three-point shooting at 45.7 percent compared to Toronto’s 28.9 percent was a decisive edge, as the Knicks’ ball movement created clean looks that the Raptors simply could not replicate on the other end.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ dominance on the glass — 16 rebounds to Jakob Poeltl’s nine — gave New York second-chance opportunities that stretched Toronto’s defense well beyond its limits.
