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2026/27 National Basketball Association (NBA) season
Preseason
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
Madison Square Garden
New York City, New York, U.S.A
Friday, 16 October 2026
01:30
The New York Knicks will host the Toronto Raptors in a National Basketball Association (NBA) preseason clash at Madison Square Garden on 16 October.
Head-to-Head
The Raptors and Knicks have faced off 119 times in regular-season action since Toronto entered the league in 1995.
The all-time series leans in favour of the Raptors, who hold a 61-58 edge over New York, though the Knicks have maintained tight control of the rivalry in recent years.
Most recent meeting
In their latest matchup on 10 April 2026, the Knicks secured a 112-95 victory over the Raptors at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Brunson led New York with 29 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds to seal a comfortable home win.
Key Players
For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes will lead the team, using his size and skills to pass, score inside, and guard the basket.
Jalen Brunson, on the other hand, will control the Knicks' offence by setting the pace, scoring easily, and breaking past defenders.
Quotes
"We're a new team and we're going through preseason," Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said.
"So there's a lot for all of us to figure out... I like that we can mix and match. We have guys that will be on the bench that are basically starters."
NBA Fixtures
Friday, 16 October
01:30 – New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors
02:30 – Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Saturday, 17 October
01:00 – Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors
01:00 – Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat
01:00 – Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
01:00 – Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
02:00 – Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
02:00 – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets
02:00 – San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings
02:00 – Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks
02:00 – New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards
04:00 – Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz
04:00 – Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers
04:30 – Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
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