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Knicks Edge Raptors, NBA Standings Update

In the sole NBA game played on December 11, 2024, the New York Knicks secured a hard-fought victory over the Toronto Raptors with a final score of 113-108. The game was decided in the dying seconds when Carl Anthony Towns of the Knicks nailed a crucial three-point shot to seal the win.

Towns led the Knicks with an impressive performance, scoring 24 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out six assists. Michael Bridges contributed 23 points, while Jaylen Bronson added 20 points and 11 assists for the Raptors. RJ Barrett was the top scorer for the Raptors, finishing with 30 points and eight rebounds, supported by Jacobe Walter's 19 points and Scotty Barnes' 15 points.

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Cleveland Cavaliers maintain the top spot with a 21-4 record, closely followed by the Boston Celtics at 19-5. The Orlando Magic hold the third position with 17-10, while the New York Knicks are fourth at 15-9. The Miami Heat, on a three-game winning streak, rounds out the top five in the East with a 12-10 record.

In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder leads with an 18-5 record, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies at 17-8. The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are tied for third and fourth with 16-8 records each, with the Mavericks on a seven-game winning streak. The Golden State Warriors complete the top five in the West with a 14-9 record.

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