New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors predicted starting lineups and depth chart for Dec. 9 | 2024-25 NBA season

Two Eastern Conference teams from opposite ends of the standings square off in Monday's New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors game, set for a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. This marks the first of four matchups between the teams this season.

Both squads enter the game following losses. The Knicks, holding the fourth spot in the East with a 14-9 record, dropped their most recent contest to the Pistons, 120-111. Meanwhile, the Raptors, sitting 14th in the East with a 7-17 record and 2.5 games out of the play-in, have lost two straight after briefly winning two in a row.

Here’s a closer look at the expected lineups, injury updates and broadcast details for the New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors clash, the only NBA game scheduled on Monday.

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New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors injury reports

New York Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns (right knee patellar tendinopathy) is questionable for the game, as is Cam Payne (left elbow effusion). Both missed Saturday’s game against Detroit.

All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, who was listed with a lower back contusion in their previous matchup against Detroit, is not included in the injury report.

Toronto Raptors

For the Raptors, Bruce Brown (return to competition reconditioning) and former Knick Immanuel Quickley (left elbow partial UCL tear) are ruled out.

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New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors predicted starting lineups and depth charts

New York Knicks predicted starting lineup and depth chart

The Knicks are expected to start Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns. Below is their depth chart.

	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
PG	Jalen Brunson	Tyler Kolek	Boo Buie
SG	Mikal Bridges	Miles McBride
SF	Josh Hart	Pacome Dadiet	Matt Ryan
PF	OG Anunoby	Jacob Toppin
C	Karl-Anthony Towns DD	Precious Achiuwa	Jericho Sims	Ariel Hukporti

Toronto Raptors predicted starting lineup and depth chart

The Raptors’ probable starters are Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji and Jakob Poeltl. Below is their depth chart.

	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Scottie Barnes	Davion Mitchell	Jamal Shead
SG	Gradey Dick	Ja'Kobe Walter
SF	RJ Barrett	Jamison Battle
PF	Ochai Agbaji	Jonathan Mogbo	Chris Boucher
C	Jakob Poeltl	Kelly Olynyk	Bruno Fernando

How to watch New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors

The matchup takes place on Monday with a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. The game will be broadcast on NBA TV, MSG and TSN. Fans can also stream the game live on Fubo. The action will unfold at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.

This game brings an intriguing narrative, as the Knicks and Raptors were trade partners last season in the deal involving OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.

Our full prediction article can be found below.

READ: New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 9, 2024