Julius Randle's Triple-Double Powers Knicks to Blowout Win over Raptors
18 Points, 16 Rebounds, 10 Assists for 14th Career Triple-Double
Knicks Cruise to 126-100 Victory
In a dominant performance on Friday night, Julius Randle led the New York Knicks to a resounding 126-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Randle recorded his 14th career triple-double, posting an impressive stat line of 18 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Knicks took control of the game early, jumping out to a 37-22 lead after the first quarter. Randle was a force in the paint, scoring 10 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in the opening period. The Raptors welcomed back OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa to their lineup, but the Knicks' defense held them in check.
Randle continued to dominate in the second quarter, adding 8 points and 5 rebounds. The Knicks extended their lead to 60-44 at halftime. The Raptors struggled to keep up with New York's offensive pace, shooting only 32.3% from the field.
The Knicks maintained their momentum in the second half. Randle recorded his triple-double in the third quarter, becoming the first Knicks player to achieve the feat since 2017. Quentin Grimes also had a strong outing, scoring a season-high 19 points.
With the win, the Knicks improve to 26-23 on the season and move into eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors drop to 23-24 and currently sit in 11th place.
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