The Raptors 905 defeated the Westchester Knicks 120-109 on Thursday at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, extending their perfect start to the season. The home team overcame a halftime deficit by outscoring the Knicks 60-49 in the second half to secure the win.

The Raptors 905 (5-0) displayed a well-rounded team effort with seven players scoring in double digits. A.J. Lawson led the charge with a double-double, posting 21 points and 10 rebounds. Alijah Martin had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. The bench provided a crucial boost, led by Tyreke Key's 16 points and AJ Hoggard's 13 points. David Roddy was a force on the glass and as a playmaker, pulling down 11 rebounds and dishing out seven assists. Other key contributors included Jonathan Mogbo with 12 points, while both Olivier Sarr and Tyson Degenhart scored 11 points apiece. Sarr also added three blocks on the defensive end.

For the Knicks (1-4), Donovan Williams delivered a game-high 33 points on 13-for-23 shooting while also grabbing six rebounds. Tosan Evbuomwan provided an all-around performance, contributing 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Guard Bryson Warren was also effective offensively, scoring 21 points, hitting four 3-pointers, and adding 4 assists and 3 steals. In the frontcourt, Isaiah Roby was a defensive presence with 4 blocks to go with his 12 points and 8 rebounds. Dink Pate orchestrated the offense with a team-high eight assists but was held to five points. The Knicks took a 60-50 lead into the half after a strong second quarter but were unable to hold off the Raptors' balanced attack in the final two periods.

Up next: The Knicks face the Capital City Go-Go on Thursday, and the Raptors 905 take on the San Diego Clippers on Friday.

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