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Knicks Schedule Release: Games You Need To Watch In 2016-17

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

The First Measuring Stick

Date: Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Opponent: Toronto Raptors
Venue: Air Canada Centre
2015-16 Season Series: 3-1, Raptors

The New York Knicks are attempting to make the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2012-13. 2012-13 was also the last time the Knicks won the division title, with the Toronto Raptors claiming it in each of the past three seasons.

On DATE, New York will have the opportunity to prove just how far it’s come when it faces those Raptors at VENUE HERE.

The Raptors may have lost Bismack Biyombo, but don’t confuse that with an overall regression. DeMar DeRozan is entering his prime, and both he and Kyle Lowry are gaining invaluable experience with Team USA.

Furthermore, defensive stopper DeMarre Carroll projects to be healthy in 2016-17—which he wasn’t in 2015-16—and Jonas Valanciunas is on the brink of a breakout.

If all goes according to plan, the Raptors will be even more of a force in 2016-17 than they were in 2015-16. Following a season during which Toronto won 56 games and reached the Eastern Conference Finals, that’s troublesome for the Knicks.

On DATE, New York will have a chance to earn an early leg up in what projects to be a tight race for the division title.

Next: Christmas Day

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