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Head coach Mike Brown gave his starters the night off—though it hardly mattered who was on the floor for the Knicks with the Raptors erupting for 86 points in the first half.
Leading that incredible offensive rhythm was Kawhi Leonard, who poured in 21 points in his first appearance for the Raptors since 2019. He played only in the first half, but that was more than enough to propel Toronto to a commanding 39-point cushion heading into the third quarter.
While Leonard wasn't solely responsible for the scoring barrage, his presence certainly set the tone. The massive defensive attention he commands opened up the floor, gifting his teammates far cleaner looks.
Scottie Barnes chipped in with 19 points, matching Collin Murray-Boyles, while RJ Barrett added 17.
On the other side, James Wiseman stood out with an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Mohamed Diawara contributed 13 points.
This marks the Raptors' second win of the preseason, following their previous victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Knicks, on the other hand, remain winless this preseason after dropping all four of their matchups.
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