The Toronto Raptors rallied in the fourth quarter to eventually defeat the New York Knicks 123-121 in overtime Monday followingnoon at Madison Square Garden.
Canada’s only NBA team scored 29 points in the final quarter, before adding 13 in overtime for the win.
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OG Anunoby had two very important three-point shots in overtime. However, it was Fred VanVleet who was the spark plug for the Raptors in this duel. The 28-year-old American had 33 points, five rebounds and eight assists. He was backed up by Scottie Barnes, who had 26 points. Pascal Siakam meanwhile had 20 points, but missed all seven of his shot attempts from downtown.
In the Knicks camp, Canadian RJ Barnett scored 32 points, including the basket that forced overtime.
It was also the 20th victory for the Queen City club in 45 games, but only its sixth victory on the ground of an opponent in 19 occasions. The Raptors return to action on Tuesday night when they visit the Bucks in Milwaukee.
The Bucks limit Mathurin
Earlier in the day at the Fiserv Forum, the Raptors’ next opponents muzzled Quebecer Bennedict Mathurin and defeated the Indiana Pacers 132-119.
The Montreal native was limited to 12 points, eight rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes of play.
the tenth time he’s been limited to 12 points or less in a game, playing his 45th career game.
It was Myles Turner who sounded the charge for the Pacers. He scored 30 points. In the Bucks camp, Jrue Holiday had 35 points, four rebounds and 11 assists.
And bref
At Time Warner Cable Arena, Jayson Tatum scored 51 points in the Boston Celtics’ 130-118 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
At Capital One Arena, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 127-118. Steph Curry drove in 41 points in the victory.
