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Red-hot Toronto Raptors win sixth in a row, beating Knicks 118-108

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) soars to the hoop against New York Knicks forward Quincy Acy (4) during first half NBA action in Toronto Sunday December 21, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

TORONTO – On one memorable play Sunday afternoon, Kyle Lowry bolted to save a loose ball, and was running so hard he ran halfway up one of the exit tunnels. He needed to grab onto a railing to slow himself down.

Lowry, who’s built his game on hustle and hard work, was at his bulldog-best, scoring 22 points and doling out nine assists to lift the Raptors to their sixth consecutive victory – a 118-108 win over the struggling New York Knicks.

Lou Williams also had 22 points, while Greivis Vasquez finished with 21 points for Toronto (22-6), which is 14-3 at Air Canada Centre.

Terrence Ross finished with 18 points, including a stunning dunk that saw him corral a long pass from Lowry and take flight near the free-throw line. James Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas finished with 10 points apiece.

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Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to top the Knicks (5-25), losers of 15 of their last 16 games.

Former Raptor Jose Calderon, who received a warm ovation during the Knicks’ introduction, finished with 15 points and 10 assists.

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