Overview
- New York held San Antonio under 90 points for the first time this season and limited the Spurs to 9-for-34 from three, punctuated by a 19-0 second-quarter run.
- Victor Wembanyama finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks but committed seven turnovers, later saying he was hesitant and held the ball too long.
- Karl-Anthony Towns drew the primary assignment on Wembanyama as the Knicks swarmed with length and pressure, while Mikal Bridges led with five steals and 25 points.
- Analyst Brian Windhorst pointed to inconsistent three-point shooting and inexperience as issues the loss exposed for San Antonio’s title hopes.
- Philadelphia is preparing for Tuesday’s matchup with Andre Drummond expected to take the Wembanyama assignment as Joel Embiid remains out, even as the Spurs stay No. 2 in the West and Wembanyama leads the league in blocks.