The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks 106-104 Thursdaynight in Madison Square Garden. Chris Bosh led the way for Toronto with27 points and 15 rebounds while Hedo Turkoglu contributed 26 points and11 rebounds as well.

After being left out from the Eastern Conference All Star team,David Lee showed why he should have been selected. Mr. Double-Double finished with 29 points and 18 rebounds for the Knicks. Al Harringtonscored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds off the bench while DaniloGallinari scored 18 points and 7 rebounds.

New York will look to get back on track tonight as they face theWashington Wizards at 8 p.m. at the Verizon Center in downtown D.C.

The Wizards have gone through a tumultuous season by not onlygetting off to a slow start but also losing Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton for the season due to NBA violations.

Injury note: Forwards Al Harrington and Jared Jeffries will be a game-time decision.

New York projected starting line-up:

PG Duhon

SG Chandler

SF Gallinari

PF Jeffries

C Lee

Washington projected starting line-up:

PG Foye

SG Miller

SF Butler

PF Jamison

C Haywood

Check out Nate Robinson's dunk from the last game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozE7tYYK7zs&feature=related

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