Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts as New York Knicks guard Courtney Lee (5) looks on after trying a layup in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
February 27, 2017 - 5:41 PM
NEW YORK - DeMar DeRozan made a turnaround jumper with 1.9 seconds remaining, finishing with 37 points and leading the Toronto Raptors to a 92-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
The Raptors won their fourth in a row, doing it with DeRozan and defence after learning earlier in the day that All-Star Kyle Lowry will have right wrist surgery that could sideline him the rest of the regular season.
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points for the Knicks, but finished a 9-for-26 night when he missed a long jumper as time expired.
Newcomers Serge Ibaka and P.J. Tucker were on the floor down the stretch as the Raptors clawed back from a 17-point, first-half deficit. Ibaka finished with 15 points.
Toronto moved percentage points ahead of Washington for third place in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors host the Wizards on Wednesday.
Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee each scored 16 points for the Knicks.
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