The Toronto Raptors faced another setback as All-Star forward Scottie Barnes sprained his right ankle during a close game against the New York Knicks, resulting in a 113-108 loss. Barnes, who had been performing well, had to leave the game after just 23 minutes. Head coach Darko Rajakovic remains focused on moving forward despite the team's ongoing injury struggles.

RJ Barrett, who led the game with 30 points, expressed disappointment over the loss, emphasizing the team's effort. X-rays on Barnes's ankle were negative, and he will be re-evaluated soon. The Raptors have struggled to keep their core players healthy, with injuries affecting their lineup significantly this season.