- The Streak Is Over: The New York Knicks dismantled the San Antonio Spurs 114-89, ending their 11-game winning streak.
- Historic Month: The loss follows a perfect February where the Spurs became the first team ever to go unbeaten while scoring 110+ in every game.
- The “Wemby” Factor: Victor Wembanyama put up 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks, but admitted the team was “hesitant” in their first March outing.
NEW YORK — The Madison Square Garden lights finally proved too bright for the NBA’s hottest team. The New York Knicks used a suffocating 26-2 first-half run to bury the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, snapping an 11-game win streak that had lasted since late January. After a flawless February, the Spurs looked human for the first time in weeks, falling 114-89 in a game that was over before the fourth quarter even started.
The Garden Walls Close In
New York didn’t just win; they bullied the young Spurs. Mikal Bridges led the charge with 25 points, while Jalen Brunson added 24 of his own, including an 11-point explosion in the final two minutes of the first quarter that shifted the momentum for good. The Spurs entered the night as the league’s most efficient offense but left with 22 turnovers and a 41-54 rebounding deficit.
San Antonio started fast, jumping to a 19-7 lead. Then, the wheels fell off. The Knicks responded with a defensive clinic, holding the Spurs to just 89 points—a staggering drop for a team that averaged over 118 throughout their streak.
What They Said
“I think we were somewhat hesitant. It was a general team thing. For myself, I was especially hesitant on threes for some reason. We gave them life. We should have been better, especially in the first quarter.”
— Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs Center
“They’ve been the best team in basketball for a month. We knew we had to bring a level of physicality they hadn’t seen yet. We wanted to make every catch difficult.”
— Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks Head Coach
Standings Shift: What’s Next for the Spurs?
Despite the blowout, San Antonio remains in a power position. They currently sit in second place in the Western Conference with a 43-17 record. The loss serves as a wake-up call for a roster that had seemingly forgotten how to lose. They won’t have long to dwell on it; the Spurs head to Philadelphia on Tuesday to face a 76ers team looking to capitalize on their sudden vulnerability.
For the Knicks, this victory is a statement. After winning the NBA Cup in December but struggling with consistency since, New York has proven they can still dismantle the league’s elite when their defense clicks.
