Toronto Raptors: Top five performances from a perfect week 14

2. Kyle Lowry

Opponent: New York Knicks

Stat line: 26 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 1 block

Playing at Madison Square Garden has always been a dream for many NBA players before they get into the league. The atmosphere is like none other and usually, the visiting team has at least one player ready to show off in front of the crowd. No moment is too big for Kyle Lowry as he decided to put on a show at MSG.

The Raptors like they have been doing recently got off to a slow start, trailing the Knicks by eight points after the first. However, Lowry did step up. He was able to tally seven points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block, but was just waiting for the rest of the team to pick it up. They did just that as the team allowed Lowry to take a back seat scoring only five points and erased the eight-point deficit to lead by three points heading into the break.

The momentum the team had rolled all the way into the third quarter as the Knicks were starting to unfold. Lowry ended the quarter with seven points, two rebounds, and one assist as the Raptors led by six heading into the fourth. In the final frame, Toronto maintained its strong lead. They didn’ t let the Knicks get too close and kept the margin at six at the final buzzer. Lowry continued his consistent performance, as he ended the quarter with seven points, one rebound, and two steals as the Raptors extended their win streak to six games.

Lowry continues to be the leader on the court for this team. When the spotlight is bright, Lowry does not shy away. He put on a show at MSG that only he knows how too.