At Frost Bank Center, the San Antonio Spurs edged a 134–132 thriller over the New York Knicks.
The game featured six lead changes and was tied six times across four quarters.
San Antonio’s late execution and second-chance scoring ultimately separated the sides.
Both teams shot efficiently, but the Spurs dominated the paint and the glass when it mattered most.
- Six ties and six lead changes kept the contest tight
- Spurs converted rebounds into decisive second-chance points
- Knicks relied heavily on perimeter scoring efficiency
| Team | FG% | 3P% | REB | AST | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 47.9 | 42.3 | 40 | 32 | 132 |
| Spurs | 49.4 | 36.8 | 48 | 25 | 134 |
Spurs Stars Take Control
Julian Champagnie delivered a historic shooting display with 36 points, hitting 11 three-pointers at 64.7 percent.
Victor Wembanyama added 31 points on 83.3 percent shooting alongside 13 rebounds.
De’Aaron Fox controlled tempo with 26 points and seven assists.
Keldon Johnson’s 19 points and eight rebounds provided vital interior support.
San Antonio outscored New York 23–7 in second-chance points.
- Champagnie’s perimeter shooting stretched the defense
- Wembanyama dominated inside with elite efficiency
- Fox dictated pace and decision-making late
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champagnie | 36 | 6 | 0 | 64.7 | 11 |
| Wembanyama | 31 | 13 | 1 | 83.3 | 2 |
| Fox | 26 | 1 | 7 | 52.4 | 1 |
| Johnson | 19 | 8 | 0 | 41.7 | 0 |
Knicks Scoring Not Enough
Jalen Brunson led all Knicks with 29 points and eight assists while knocking down five triples.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 20 points on perfect free-throw shooting.
Miles McBride added 21 points on 58.3 percent from the field.
Jordan Clarkson chipped in 20 points off the bench in an efficient outing.
New York shot 42.3 percent from deep but could not control the boards.
- Brunson carried offensive creation responsibilities
- Strong bench scoring kept Knicks within reach
- Rebounding gap proved costly late
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunson | 29 | 4 | 8 | 41.7 | 5 |
| Towns | 20 | 7 | 4 | 50.0 | 2 |
| McBride | 21 | 3 | 2 | 58.3 | 4 |
| Clarkson | 20 | 2 | 2 | 47.1 | 4 |
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