The Toronto Raptors lost 116-94 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but the real headline emerged from Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic’s astonishing praise of Jalen Brunson. Rajakovic compared Brunson’s abilities to those of NBA standout Luka Doncic, underscoring the guard’s “amazing” performance.

The New York Knicks are preparing for their season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday while monitoring a late-breaking injury update concerning Karl-Anthony Towns. Though details remain limited, the information could have a significant impact on the team as it contends with an already challenging matchup.

As both the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder ride impressive winning streaks, an exciting showdown looms. MVP hopeful Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propels the Thunder in what promises to be a high-scoring affair.