The New York Knicks (5-1) look to continue their strong start as they host the Toronto Raptors (4-3) on Monday.
In the United States, the game (7:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised in Knicks markets on MSG, and on NBA TV everywhere out of market. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of the Raptors vs Knicks online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of MSG (live in local markets), NBA TV and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need the main channel package and the “Sports Plus” add-on for NBA TV, both of which can be included in your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Raptors vs Knicks live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV also comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most games on-demand within three days of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them.
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch a live stream of NBA TV via Prime Channels. You can try both Amazon Prime and the NBA TV Channel at no cost with a free trial right here:
Once you’re signed up for the Prime NBA TV Channel, you can watch the Raptors vs Knicks live on the Amazon Video app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, various smart TV’s, Xiaomi, Echo Show or Echo Spot, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch on your computer via the Amazon website.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of NBA TV and 40-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” plus “Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t come with a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming option with NBA TV, and you can get your first month (Sling Orange + Sports Extra) for $21:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Raptors vs Knicks live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV) has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” MSG (live in local markets) and NBA TV are both included in “Choice” and above, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Raptors vs Knicks live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Raptors vs Knicks Preview
The Knicks are off to a 5-1 start and have won their last three in a row. All-Star Julius Randle has led the way, averaging 20.8 points, 6.5 assists and 11.2 rebounds — all team-highs. Playmaking is an emerging part of Randle’s game, which his head coach Tom Thibodeau is very appreciative of.
“[Randle] made plays. We got wide-open threes, he read the defense really well. So that’s what gave us that initial cushion. They were coming hard from the baseline and he was reading and guys were getting to their space, and that’s what winning is all about. The game tells you the play to make,” Thibodeau said during a recent win against the Bulls. “Julius can beat you with his scoring, he can beat you with his rebounding, he can beat you with his passing, he can beat you with his ability to get to the free-throw line – there’s so many different ways he can hurt you. He rebounded great, he was a great playmaker, and I just loved it. I loved the way he played. It wasn’t about scoring.”
RJ Barrett stepped up in the last Knicks win, scoring a career-high 35 points. He did so on 12-18 shooting, also notching eight rebounds and six assists.
“He was terrific — all-around game, start to finish, clutch shots, great hustle, great effort, rebounding the ball, tough shots,’’ Thibodeau raved. “He got downhill. We needed it. They played hard as heck.’’
The Raptors have won three in a row after losing three of their first four. Scottie Barnes has been a revelation for Toronto, leading the team with 18.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He’s shooting just over 55 percent from the field. Barnes was the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft after playing his college ball at Florida State.
“With all of his offensive stuff, he’s still learning what he’s going to do,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said of Barnes. “Seventeen shots in a game are quite a few, and I love it, but they’re not enough.”
The Raptors moved on from long-time point-guard Kyle Lowry in the offseason and got back another veteran Goran Dragic in return. Dragic has logged two DNPs in a row.
“He’s a very approachable guy, very professional guy,” Nurse said. “I talk to him every day and I pretty much just tell him to stay ready… We’ll see where it goes from there.”
The Knicks are a 6.5-point home favorite against the Raptors.