PREVIEW: The New York Knicks (52-28) welcome the Toronto Raptors (45-35) in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup on Friday, April 10, 2026. The Knicks have won the last 12 games against the Raptors , establishing clear dominance in this rivalry. Toronto excels at good passing and efficient attacking at the rim, ranking 1st and 2nd respectively in those areas , but their low-frequency three-point shooting (36.5%) and poor spacing rank near the bottom of the league. The Knicks allow just 110.4 points per game, the fifth-best defensive mark in the league , setting up a significant challenge for a Raptors offense seeking to find rhythm. New York brings elite perimeter defense, allowing few shots at the rim while shooting an efficient 37.5% from three-point range. The Knicks are 29-9 at Madison Square Garden, where home-court advantage has been a genuine edge all season. The Raptors arrive after defeating Miami 128-114, with Brandon Ingram exploding for 38 points while RJ Barrett added 22. The Knicks similarly come in hot, on a four-game winning streak that includes a recent victory over Boston , setting the stage for two teams heading in opposite directions.