By all accounts, the Toronto Raptors were expected to wallop the New York Knicks. Toronto came into the game with an NBA-best 11-1 record. The Knicks were 4-8 on the year. Toronto is a contender to win the NBA title (as much as anyone is a contender outside of Golden State). New York is a contender for the number one overall pick. Toronto has a team full of all-stars. New York…. well you get it.
So when the Knicks had a lead midway through the second quarter, it was a surprise, to say the least. Eventually, the Raptors would right the ship, and by half, the lead was already up to double-digits.