Mitchell Robinson isn’t paid enough, as the Knicks are lost without their rim-protecting defensive anchor.
A strong offensive performance was undone by another defensive no-show and a poor start to the fourth quarter. So far, the Knicks have no answers in the wake of Robinson’s absence with a fractured right thumb.
The Knicks have now lost four straight games, three to teams with losing records. That’s where Tom Thibodeau’s team is headed if it doesn’t figure out its issues in a hurry. This was supposed to be a soft spot in the Knicks’ schedule before it grows increasingly more difficult, with their next three games coming against the Cavaliers, Celtics and Nets — an unforgiving stretch that can extend this losing streak.
Toronto took command by outscoring the Knicks 26-10 to start the final quarter. All five Raptors starters reached double figures, led by Fred VanVleet’s 28 points. Gary Trent Jr. and Pascal Siakam each added 24. The Knicks performed well offensively, sinking 18 3-pointers and shooting 49 percent from the field. RJ Barrett scored 30 points and Julius Randle added 23 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists. Jalen Brunson had 21.
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