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They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Raptors 98-86. If the Knicks keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 34-17 in no time. On the other hand, the Raptors will have to make due with a 16-34 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

After a stretch of exceptional play and results in late January, the Raptors have lost their last two games and three of their last four. Meanwhile, the West’s top team continues to play well winning three in a row and four of their last five. And the rich get richer as Chet Holmgren is expected back in the OKC lineup as early as tonight.