New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 9, 2025

New York beat Toronto 117–101, a 16-point margin that masked a far tighter first half than the final result suggested. The Knicks' 35 points in the opening quarter matched Toronto's 39, combining for 74 in a brisk opening twelve minutes. From there, the pace and scoring intensity diverged sharply. New York's defense tightened in the second quarter while the Knicks added 34 points to Toronto's 13, swinging momentum decisively before halftime. The first half combined for 121 points—a barometer that the second half would determine whether this landed under or over the 226.5 market total.

The back half was a slugfest. Q3 produced 52 combined points as both teams clawed for separation, then Q4 dried up entirely with just 45 combined, finishing at 218—exactly 8.5 points below the posted total. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed. Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 35 points while adding 3 rebounds and 4 assists, with Josh Hart (21 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) and Mikal Bridges (15 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast) providing secondary scoring. Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, though Jamal Shead's 18 points and 8 assists kept the Raptors competitive until New York's second-quarter breakout sealed the outcome.