NBA Daily Notes: The Knicks finally win; Top fantasy picks for January 5th

SF 2 - Kawhi Leonard (Toronto Raptors)

Toronto Raptors really need to buck up and get back to form soon

The Toronto Raptors have slipped in the past few weeks of the NBA season. They were the No.1 team in the Eastern Conference for a long time this season, but then injuries and losses in games they should have won cost them the top spot.

They are now second in the East, with a 28-12 record, behind the Milwaukee Bucks. They have won just five of their last 10 and need to get themselves out of this rut.

Leonard has been their star throughout, during their highs as well as their lows. He has been playing at an MVP level again, after an injury-ridden season last year.

He is averaging 27 points per game, along with 7 rebounds and 3 assists as well. In the loss against his old team San Antonio Spurs, he managed to score 21 points along with 5 assists, 1 rebound and 2 steals.

The Raptors really need the win tomorrow night against the Giannis-led Bucks and will be banking on Kawhi to turn it on.

Alternate pick: Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks)