NEW YORK -- Toronto guard DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Raptors to a 95-83 victory over the New York Knicks Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
Toronto center Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with a double-double, posting 16 points and 18 boards. Point guard Kyle Lowry paced the Raptors' attack with 15 points and 11 assists.
Andrea Bargnani led the Knicks with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr posted another strong game with 15 points off the bench after scoring a career high 21 points on Christmas day against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The loss drops the Knicks to an overall record of 9-20. The Knicks are 4-12 at home this season after going 31-10 at home last season. According to reports, Knicks owner James Dolan confirmed his stance that there are no changes planned for the coaching staff or player personnel.
The Knicks were without All Star forward Carmelo Anthony (sprained ankle) for the second straight game.
Photo: Toronto's DeMar DeRozan slams home two of his 25 points.
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