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Preseason Game Preview: Knicks vs. Raptors, October 15, 2026

The Toronto Raptors will look to extend their preseason winning streak when they face the New York Knicks in a high-stakes final tune-up before the regular season begins. After a dismal 0-4 start in their preseason games, the Knicks—who suffered a 50-point loss in their last outing—will aim to avoid another embarrassing defeat.

Toronto’s core, including Kawhi Leonard in his first game back with the team, dominated New York’s reserves with a combined 86 points from their starters, while the Knicks’ bench managed just 18. Leonard contributed 21 points in 17 minutes, while Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles each scored 19 points, showcasing Toronto’s depth and physicality up front.

The Knicks, meanwhile, will use this game as a final opportunity to evaluate their rotation before the season opener, with coach Mike Brown likely testing extended minutes for his starters. With Jakob Poeltl anchoring the paint for Toronto and New York’s frontcourt struggling to keep pace, the Raptors appear poised to add another win to their preseason ledger—though the Knicks’ starters will be eager to prove they’re ready for October’s real challenges.

The game at Madison Square Garden on October 15 will serve as a critical dress rehearsal for both teams, with Toronto’s backcourt of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley adding firepower alongside Leonard and Barnes. New York’s James Wiseman led their effort with 18 points and 10 rebounds, but the rest of the roster failed to contribute meaningfully, highlighting potential concerns for the Knicks’ depth.

Toronto’s two-way dominance in the paint and versatile wing play could again overwhelm New York’s reserves, setting the tone for a potential season-opening sweep. With the regular season just days away, this matchup will offer fans a glimpse into how both teams plan to approach their opening-night challenges.

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