Overview
- San Antonio’s perfect February ended in its first March outing as New York handed the Spurs their first loss after 11 straight wins.
- After falling behind 19-7, the Knicks seized control with a 26-2 surge capped by Jalen Brunson scoring New York’s final 11 points of the first quarter.
- The Spurs trimmed the deficit to single digits after halftime, but the Knicks repeatedly answered before pulling away in the fourth quarter.
- The matinee was nationally televised on ABC and opened a stretch that sends New York through the Raptors, Thunder, Nuggets and Lakers this week.
- The teams had split two marquee meetings earlier this season, with the Knicks winning the NBA Cup Final and the Spurs edging New York 134-132 on Dec. 31.