With the NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup between the Toronto Raptors (15-10) and New York Knicks (16-7) approaching, Raptors forward Brandon Ingram delivered a pointed message to his team: one rooted in urgency, accountability, and memory.

Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s elimination game, Ingram stressed that Toronto can’t afford to carry recent frustrations into the postseason-style environment of the in-season tournament.

“What I’d personally say is throw everything out of the window,” Ingram said. “We’re going through a little stretch where things haven’t gone our way… just remember what happened to us in New York, remember that feeling, and come ready to play. Clear our minds and just play free.”

Toronto enters the matchup at 5-5 over its last 10 games, shooting 46.6% from the fiel

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