The Toronto Raptors headed out onto a road trip this week, with the first stop being a holiday afternoon game in New York against the Knicks. After a pretty rough night at home Saturday against the Hawks, the Raptors were hoping to get this road trip started on the right foot.
Fred VanVleet had been questionable leading up to the game, with his back soreness returning — but he was cleared and joined the starting lineup along with Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes and O.G. Anunoby. Eventually, it was VanVleet who became the winning factor at the Garden.