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The New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 111–95 on March 3 at Scotiabank Arena, cruising to a comfortable 16-point victory well below the Vegas total of 221.5. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points as New York shot 56.8 percent from the field and made 10 three-pointers. The Raptors' Brandon Ingram paced Toronto with 31 points and RJ Barrett contributed 20, but Toronto's 45.5 percent shooting and eight three-pointers proved insufficient against New York's balanced attack. The Knicks dominated the glass with 43 rebounds to Toronto's 28 and distributed 32 assists while forcing 10 steals, establishing a defensive rating of 101.8 compared to the Raptors' 115.3. A critical second quarter saw the Knicks outscore Toronto 36–27, extending their lead and effectively deciding the contest. New York's offensive efficiency and rebounding advantage underscored their control throughout, positioning them favorably in the playoff race while Toronto's fourth-quarter collapse—13 points—exposed defensive vulnerabilities heading into the stretch run.