Clutch antics from Jalen Brunson allowed the Knicks to escape with yet another victory, as they downed the Toronto Raptors by a 121-115 final at Scotiabank Arena. Brunson led all Knicks with 28 points while Karl-Anthony Towns put up 27 points and 20 rebounds, nine of the offensive variety.

Karl-Anthony Towns carried the torch for the first half before Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson saved the Knicks from a collapse in Canada. Playing without injured OG Anunoby, the Knicks allowed their 23-point advantage dwindle to one with about three minutes remaining.

TORONTO — Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double and the New York Knicks held off a late Toronto Raptors rally for a 121-115 win on Tuesday.

The Raptors are giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. They have jumped out to a quick 34-30 lead against the Knicks. The Raptors came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

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The Knicks are currently 15-8 on the road with a point differential of +7, while the Raptors have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home.