The Toronto Raptors (14-6) visit the New York Knicks (12-6) in a marquee Atlantic Division battle that could define early-season supremacy in the East. With Toronto surging behind Scottie Barnes’ all-around brilliance and the Knicks leaning on Jalen Brunson’s clutch scoring, this matchup at Madison Square Garden harkens back to their gritty playoff tilts. The Raptors seek to extend their road win streak, while New York aims to protect home court amid a balanced but injury-tested roster. Expect a physical, defensive-minded affair with playoff implications brewing. Tip-off is set for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on MSG Network, TSN, and NBA TV, with streaming on NBA League Pass and Fubo.
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast: TV – MSG, TSN 1/4; Streaming – NBA League Pass, NBA App; Radio – WFAN 101.9 (Knicks), TSN 1050 (Raptors)
Injury Report
Both teams enter relatively healthy, but Toronto’s frontcourt depth is a concern, and New York’s backcourt faces rest protocols post-Thanksgiving. Per the NBA’s official injury report (updated 8:30 p.m. ET on November 29), here’s the latest—expect final confirmations at shootaround.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Illness Details |
| Raptors | Immanuel Quickley | Probable | Right Shoulder; Contusion (from 11/27) |
| Raptors | Jakob Poeltl | Available | No Injury (managed minutes) |
| Raptors | Gradey Dick | Out | G League – On Assignment |
| Raptors | Brandon Ingram | Questionable | Left Hamstring; Mild Strain |
| Knicks | OG Anunoby | Available | Right Elbow; Tendinitis (cleared) |
| Knicks | Mitchell Robinson | Out | Left Ankle; Recovery (rehab update pending) |
| Knicks | Miles McBride | Probable | Right Groin; Soreness |
| Knicks | Precious Achiuwa | Out | G League – Two-Way |
Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter (Raptors) is day-to-day with a finger sprain but not officially listed. Knicks’ Jericho Sims remains sidelined long-term (knee).
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | ATS Record | O/U Record |
| Toronto Raptors | 14-6 | 8-2 Home / 6-4 Away | 11-9 | 10-10 |
| New York Knicks | 12-6 | 7-2 Home / 5-4 Away | 10-8 | 9-9 |
Toronto leads the Atlantic Division, boasting the East’s second-best net rating (+7.4). The Knicks sit third in the conference, excelling in paint protection (No. 4 defensive rebounding rate).
Recent Team Forms
Toronto is red-hot, winning six straight with elite ball movement (27.2 APG in streak), while New York has won four of five but shows cracks in transition defense (allowing 18.4 fast-break points last three). Combined, they average 224.8 points in recent outings, setting up a potential over.
Toronto Raptors – Last 5 Games (5-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/27/2025 | vs. Charlotte | W 118-105 | Barnes: 28 pts, 12 reb; 12 threes |
| 11/24/2025 | @ Washington | W 112-108 | Siakam: 25 pts, 8 ast; Clutch D |
| 11/22/2025 | vs. Brooklyn | W 126-115 | Quickley: 22 pts off bench; Runaway |
| 11/19/2025 | @ Miami | W 104-99 | Poeltl: 18 pts, 14 reb; Grind-it-out |
| 11/17/2025 | vs. Orlando | W 115-110 | Barnes triple-double; OT thriller |
New York Knicks – Last 5 Games (4-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/26/2025 | @ Detroit | W 108-102 | Brunson: 30 pts, 7 ast; Road W |
| 11/23/2025 | vs. Milwaukee | W 120-118 | Randle: 29 pts, 10 reb; Buzzer-beater |
| 11/21/2025 | @ Atlanta | L 122-115 | Anunoby: 20 pts; Shooting slump |
| 11/18/2025 | vs. Cleveland | W 105-99 | Brunson: 34 pts; Defensive stand |
| 11/16/2025 | @ Boston | W 114-109 | Randle: 26 pts, 11 reb; Upset |
Series History
New York owns a slim all-time advantage (124-118 over 242 games), but Toronto has dominated lately, winning 7 of the last 10 regular-season clashes. The Raptors took the 2024 playoff series 4-2 in the first round, with Barnes’ emergence key. Knicks thrive at MSG (6-4 in last 10 home vs. TOR), often pushing games to the wire.
Key Historical Trends:
Raptors 7-3 SU last 10 head-to-heads.
Under in 8 of last 11 meetings (avg. 212 points).
Knicks cover +3.5 in 9 of last 12 home games vs. Toronto.
Most recent (10/28/2025): Raptors W 116-110 in Toronto, sealed by Siakam’s game-winner.
Player Matchups
This Northeast rivalry spotlights versatile forwards and savvy guards, with physicality in the paint likely dictating tempo. Injuries could force extended minutes—Toronto’s switchable D vs. Knicks’ iso-heavy offense.
Scottie Barnes (Raptors, 24.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 6.2 APG) vs. Julius Randle (Knicks, 23.2 PPG, 9.8 RPG): Barnes’ length and vision exploit Randle’s mid-range game, but Julius’ rebounding edge (12.4 in H2H) keeps it close. Edge: Raptors.
Pascal Siakam (Raptors, 22.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG) vs. OG Anunoby (Knicks, 17.6 PPG, elite defender): Siakam’s scoring touch tests OG’s All-Defensive chops—Anunoby held Siakam to 18 pts last meeting. Edge: Knicks.
Immanuel Quickley (Raptors, 18.2 PPG) vs. Jalen Brunson (Knicks, 28.4 PPG, 6.8 APG): Quickley’s speed challenges Brunson’s craftiness; if probable, Quickley disrupts pick-and-rolls. Brunson avg. 31 vs. TOR. Edge: Knicks.
Jakob Poeltl (Raptors, 12.8 PPG, 10.2 RPG) vs. Isaiah Hartenstein (Knicks, 8.4 PPG, 8.6 RPG): Poeltl’s screen-setting aids Toronto’s flow, but Hartenstein’s hustle (1.4 SPG) neutralizes. Watch Gradey Dick off bench for spacing.
X-Factor: Randle’s three-point volume (up to 38% this month) vs. Toronto’s No. 3 perimeter D.
Betting Trends
Key Trends:
Raptors: 6-0 SU streak; 8-2 ATS last 10; Under in 7/9 road games.
Knicks: 7-3 SU home; 6-4 ATS as dogs; Over in 5/8 vs. Atlantic foes.
Head-to-Head: Under in 8/11; Raptors 7-3 ATS last 10.
Game Odds
Toronto Raptors 232.5
New York Knicks – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025
