Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13th consecutive victory over the Toronto Raptors,

If this is the Knicks’ opponent in the first round of the playoffs, they have to like their chances for an easy series against their personal punching bag. And they played like a team that wanted to ensure they get this matchup.

BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Toronto aiming to prolong its six-game home winning streak. The Knicks are 34-16 in Eastern Conference games. New York is 22-22 against opponents with a winning record. The Raptors are 4-11 against opponents in the Atlantic Division. Toronto has a 21-26 record against opponents over .500.

Here's how to watch Friday's New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The New York Knicks may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors.

Because the Knicks swept their season series against Toronto, 4-0, in a resounding 112-95 victory over the Raptors on Friday, and the same — a shutout sweep — is on the table should the two teams meet in Round 1 of the postseason.

The Hawks shocked the Knicks with a comeback to claim Game 2 as the nightcap between the Nuggets and Timberwolves is shaping up to be another great finish.