Preview: Knicks Look to Extend Dominance Over Raptors in Toronto TORONTO (Interstat) — The New York Knicks, riding high in the Eastern Conference standings, will aim to continue their recent mastery of the Toronto Raptors when the teams meet Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. The Knicks (40-22) enter on a two-game winning streak, including a dominant 114-89 victory over San Antonio on Sunday. They have won three of their last four and sit five games ahead of the Raptors (35-25) in the conference. Toronto is coming off a high-scoring 134-125 road win over Washington on Saturday, snapping a two-game skid. New York has controlled the season series, winning all three meetings by an average margin of 24.3 points. The most recent was a 119-92 rout in Toronto on Jan. 28. A key player to watch for the Knicks is forward Mikal Bridges, who is averaging 16.1 points per game this season and is coming off a 25-point performance against the Spurs. Over his last 10 games, he has been a consistent two-way contributor. For the Raptors, center Jakob Poeltl presents a critical interior challenge. He recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Washington and has averaged 10.0 points and 6.4 rebounds over his last five contests. The Knicks’ success has been fueled by a balanced attack. In their win over San Antonio, Jalen Brunson added 24 points and seven assists, while center Karl-Anthony Towns posted 12 points and 14 rebounds. Toronto’s offense runs through guard Immanuel Quickley, who dished out 11 assists and scored 27 points against the Wizards, and forward Brandon Ingram, who added 24 points. Tuesday’s matchup pits New York’s formidable defense, which held the Spurs to 89 points, against a potent Raptors offense that has scored 122 or more points in four of its last six victories. Containing Quickley’s playmaking and Poeltl’s activity on the glass will be a priority for the Knicks. Following this game, New York returns home to face Oklahoma City on Wednesday, beginning a challenging stretch. Toronto embarks on a three-game road trip starting Thursday in Minnesota.