With the NCAA Tournaments’ regional semifinal/closing rounds in full swing, a brand new model of March Insanity from Jalen Brunson wasn’t sufficient to keep away from a Cinderella story within the type of the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA’s current and future engaged in an exciting scoring battle at Frost Financial institution Heart, as Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs overcame a one-man present from Jalen Brunson to resist a Knicks comeback, prevailing 130-126 in extra time. The famed French freshman Wembanyama put in a career-best 40 factors within the win whereas Brunson had a jaw-dropping 61, the second-highest whole in Knicks historical past. Although he fell three assists in need of a triple-double, Wembanyama additionally introduced in 20 rebounds, changing into the primary NBA rookie to have a 40-20 recreation since Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993.
Brunson’s 61, two in need of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s 10-year-old single-game crew report, wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting the Knicks beneficial house on the Japanese Convention leaderboard: a Cleveland victory over Philadelphia pushed the Knicks again all the way down to fourth whereas the long-forgotten Spurs have generated a three-game profitable streak for the primary time all season.
Even with the Spurs’ eradicated state, Friday produced maybe one of the crucial thrilling video games on the NBA common season schedule, the Knicks’ first to require a fifth interval this season. Energized by a surprisingly energetic house crowd, the Spurs (18-56) constructed a 17-point lead by halftime, energized by the early efforts of Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Regardless of the deficit, the Knicks (44-29) did get pleasure from some early historical past, as Donte DiVincenzo grew to become the franchise’s all-time single-season chief in profitable three-pointers towards the top of the half. At 245 and counting, DiVincenzo wrangled the mark away from the 241 sunk by Evan Fournier in 2021-22.
DiVincenzo and fellow Villanova alum Brunson had been the one Knicks in double figures, uniting for 32 factors on 13-of-23 capturing. The remainder of the crew was a good 12-of-26 however 5 totally different Spurs hit a pair of three-pointers every on 20 united makes an attempt. Keldon Johnson was a part of that group, main the hosts with 16 factors off the bench.
Brunson’s historic pursuit started in earnest through the third quarter, which noticed the Knicks virtually fully eat away on the Spurs’ lead. The purpose guard was an astonishing 10-of-13 off the bench and hit all 4 of his tries with an additional level on the road, setting the tone for an exciting closing interval.
With Brunson on the bench for a well-deserved relaxation, the Spurs scored the primary 9 factors of the ultimate regulation interval, re-establishing a double-figure lead. Brunson was re-inserted with 8:42 remaining and had the deficit down to at least one lower than three minutes later. The Knicks took their first lead with 4:39 on a DiVincenzo triple at 4:39. Maintaining that lead proved to be tough, as Brunson and Wembanyama traded baskets over the ultimate phases, the latter hitting free throws that created the extra time interval. New York had an opportunity to win it, with Brunson discovering an open Miles McBride from deep, however the momentary starter’s tally fell brief, placing 5 minutes again on the clock.
San Antonio clamped down throughout the additional session, doubling up Brunson and incomes the dagger when Wembanyama sank a triple that put them up by two possessions with 1:12 remaining. Mitchell Robinson tipped in a Brunson misfire to get again down to 2 earlier than Vassell missed his personal sealer on the opposite finish. A would-be winner from Brunson as soon as once more fell brief and Valuable Achiuwa earned the rebound, however his try to get it out to DiVincenzo went out of bounds, formally fixing the Knicks’ destiny.
Brunson fell in need of Anthony’s level whole however did handle to set a brand new Knicks report with 25 profitable subject targets in a single recreation, breaking a mark he briefly shared with Anthony, Richie Guerin, and Willie Nauls. The 47 tries from the sector that led him to the magic tally had been additionally essentially the most any participant within the NBA had taken in a single recreation for the reason that late Kobe Bryant tried 50 in his closing recreation again in 2016.
Of the Knicks’ closing 9 opponents, just one presently sits exterior of their respective convention’s high 10. That gauntlet begins on Easter Sunday when the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder go to Madison Sq. Backyard (7 p.m. ET, MSG).
With the NCAA Tournaments’ regional semifinal/closing rounds in full swing, a brand new model of March Insanity from Jalen Brunson wasn’t sufficient to keep away from a Cinderella story within the type of the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA’s current and future engaged in an exciting scoring battle at Frost Financial institution Heart, as Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs overcame a one-man present from Jalen Brunson to resist a Knicks comeback, prevailing 130-126 in extra time. The famed French freshman Wembanyama put in a career-best 40 factors within the win whereas Brunson had a jaw-dropping 61, the second-highest whole in Knicks historical past. Although he fell three assists in need of a triple-double, Wembanyama additionally introduced in 20 rebounds, changing into the primary NBA rookie to have a 40-20 recreation since Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993.
Brunson’s 61, two in need of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s 10-year-old single-game crew report, wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting the Knicks beneficial house on the Japanese Convention leaderboard: a Cleveland victory over Philadelphia pushed the Knicks again all the way down to fourth whereas the long-forgotten Spurs have generated a three-game profitable streak for the primary time all season.
Even with the Spurs’ eradicated state, Friday produced maybe one of the crucial thrilling video games on the NBA common season schedule, the Knicks’ first to require a fifth interval this season. Energized by a surprisingly energetic house crowd, the Spurs (18-56) constructed a 17-point lead by halftime, energized by the early efforts of Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Regardless of the deficit, the Knicks (44-29) did get pleasure from some early historical past, as Donte DiVincenzo grew to become the franchise’s all-time single-season chief in profitable three-pointers towards the top of the half. At 245 and counting, DiVincenzo wrangled the mark away from the 241 sunk by Evan Fournier in 2021-22.
DiVincenzo and fellow Villanova alum Brunson had been the one Knicks in double figures, uniting for 32 factors on 13-of-23 capturing. The remainder of the crew was a good 12-of-26 however 5 totally different Spurs hit a pair of three-pointers every on 20 united makes an attempt. Keldon Johnson was a part of that group, main the hosts with 16 factors off the bench.
Brunson’s historic pursuit started in earnest through the third quarter, which noticed the Knicks virtually fully eat away on the Spurs’ lead. The purpose guard was an astonishing 10-of-13 off the bench and hit all 4 of his tries with an additional level on the road, setting the tone for an exciting closing interval.
With Brunson on the bench for a well-deserved relaxation, the Spurs scored the primary 9 factors of the ultimate regulation interval, re-establishing a double-figure lead. Brunson was re-inserted with 8:42 remaining and had the deficit down to at least one lower than three minutes later. The Knicks took their first lead with 4:39 on a DiVincenzo triple at 4:39. Maintaining that lead proved to be tough, as Brunson and Wembanyama traded baskets over the ultimate phases, the latter hitting free throws that created the extra time interval. New York had an opportunity to win it, with Brunson discovering an open Miles McBride from deep, however the momentary starter’s tally fell brief, placing 5 minutes again on the clock.
San Antonio clamped down throughout the additional session, doubling up Brunson and incomes the dagger when Wembanyama sank a triple that put them up by two possessions with 1:12 remaining. Mitchell Robinson tipped in a Brunson misfire to get again down to 2 earlier than Vassell missed his personal sealer on the opposite finish. A would-be winner from Brunson as soon as once more fell brief and Valuable Achiuwa earned the rebound, however his try to get it out to DiVincenzo went out of bounds, formally fixing the Knicks’ destiny.
Brunson fell in need of Anthony’s level whole however did handle to set a brand new Knicks report with 25 profitable subject targets in a single recreation, breaking a mark he briefly shared with Anthony, Richie Guerin, and Willie Nauls. The 47 tries from the sector that led him to the magic tally had been additionally essentially the most any participant within the NBA had taken in a single recreation for the reason that late Kobe Bryant tried 50 in his closing recreation again in 2016.
Of the Knicks’ closing 9 opponents, just one presently sits exterior of their respective convention’s high 10. That gauntlet begins on Easter Sunday when the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder go to Madison Sq. Backyard (7 p.m. ET, MSG).
With the NCAA Tournaments’ regional semifinal/closing rounds in full swing, a brand new model of March Insanity from Jalen Brunson wasn’t sufficient to keep away from a Cinderella story within the type of the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA’s current and future engaged in an exciting scoring battle at Frost Financial institution Heart, as Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs overcame a one-man present from Jalen Brunson to resist a Knicks comeback, prevailing 130-126 in extra time. The famed French freshman Wembanyama put in a career-best 40 factors within the win whereas Brunson had a jaw-dropping 61, the second-highest whole in Knicks historical past. Although he fell three assists in need of a triple-double, Wembanyama additionally introduced in 20 rebounds, changing into the primary NBA rookie to have a 40-20 recreation since Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993.
Brunson’s 61, two in need of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s 10-year-old single-game crew report, wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting the Knicks beneficial house on the Japanese Convention leaderboard: a Cleveland victory over Philadelphia pushed the Knicks again all the way down to fourth whereas the long-forgotten Spurs have generated a three-game profitable streak for the primary time all season.
Even with the Spurs’ eradicated state, Friday produced maybe one of the crucial thrilling video games on the NBA common season schedule, the Knicks’ first to require a fifth interval this season. Energized by a surprisingly energetic house crowd, the Spurs (18-56) constructed a 17-point lead by halftime, energized by the early efforts of Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Regardless of the deficit, the Knicks (44-29) did get pleasure from some early historical past, as Donte DiVincenzo grew to become the franchise’s all-time single-season chief in profitable three-pointers towards the top of the half. At 245 and counting, DiVincenzo wrangled the mark away from the 241 sunk by Evan Fournier in 2021-22.
DiVincenzo and fellow Villanova alum Brunson had been the one Knicks in double figures, uniting for 32 factors on 13-of-23 capturing. The remainder of the crew was a good 12-of-26 however 5 totally different Spurs hit a pair of three-pointers every on 20 united makes an attempt. Keldon Johnson was a part of that group, main the hosts with 16 factors off the bench.
Brunson’s historic pursuit started in earnest through the third quarter, which noticed the Knicks virtually fully eat away on the Spurs’ lead. The purpose guard was an astonishing 10-of-13 off the bench and hit all 4 of his tries with an additional level on the road, setting the tone for an exciting closing interval.
With Brunson on the bench for a well-deserved relaxation, the Spurs scored the primary 9 factors of the ultimate regulation interval, re-establishing a double-figure lead. Brunson was re-inserted with 8:42 remaining and had the deficit down to at least one lower than three minutes later. The Knicks took their first lead with 4:39 on a DiVincenzo triple at 4:39. Maintaining that lead proved to be tough, as Brunson and Wembanyama traded baskets over the ultimate phases, the latter hitting free throws that created the extra time interval. New York had an opportunity to win it, with Brunson discovering an open Miles McBride from deep, however the momentary starter’s tally fell brief, placing 5 minutes again on the clock.
San Antonio clamped down throughout the additional session, doubling up Brunson and incomes the dagger when Wembanyama sank a triple that put them up by two possessions with 1:12 remaining. Mitchell Robinson tipped in a Brunson misfire to get again down to 2 earlier than Vassell missed his personal sealer on the opposite finish. A would-be winner from Brunson as soon as once more fell brief and Valuable Achiuwa earned the rebound, however his try to get it out to DiVincenzo went out of bounds, formally fixing the Knicks’ destiny.
Brunson fell in need of Anthony’s level whole however did handle to set a brand new Knicks report with 25 profitable subject targets in a single recreation, breaking a mark he briefly shared with Anthony, Richie Guerin, and Willie Nauls. The 47 tries from the sector that led him to the magic tally had been additionally essentially the most any participant within the NBA had taken in a single recreation for the reason that late Kobe Bryant tried 50 in his closing recreation again in 2016.
Of the Knicks’ closing 9 opponents, just one presently sits exterior of their respective convention’s high 10. That gauntlet begins on Easter Sunday when the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder go to Madison Sq. Backyard (7 p.m. ET, MSG).
With the NCAA Tournaments’ regional semifinal/closing rounds in full swing, a brand new model of March Insanity from Jalen Brunson wasn’t sufficient to keep away from a Cinderella story within the type of the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA’s current and future engaged in an exciting scoring battle at Frost Financial institution Heart, as Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs overcame a one-man present from Jalen Brunson to resist a Knicks comeback, prevailing 130-126 in extra time. The famed French freshman Wembanyama put in a career-best 40 factors within the win whereas Brunson had a jaw-dropping 61, the second-highest whole in Knicks historical past. Although he fell three assists in need of a triple-double, Wembanyama additionally introduced in 20 rebounds, changing into the primary NBA rookie to have a 40-20 recreation since Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993.
Brunson’s 61, two in need of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s 10-year-old single-game crew report, wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting the Knicks beneficial house on the Japanese Convention leaderboard: a Cleveland victory over Philadelphia pushed the Knicks again all the way down to fourth whereas the long-forgotten Spurs have generated a three-game profitable streak for the primary time all season.
Even with the Spurs’ eradicated state, Friday produced maybe one of the crucial thrilling video games on the NBA common season schedule, the Knicks’ first to require a fifth interval this season. Energized by a surprisingly energetic house crowd, the Spurs (18-56) constructed a 17-point lead by halftime, energized by the early efforts of Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Regardless of the deficit, the Knicks (44-29) did get pleasure from some early historical past, as Donte DiVincenzo grew to become the franchise’s all-time single-season chief in profitable three-pointers towards the top of the half. At 245 and counting, DiVincenzo wrangled the mark away from the 241 sunk by Evan Fournier in 2021-22.
DiVincenzo and fellow Villanova alum Brunson had been the one Knicks in double figures, uniting for 32 factors on 13-of-23 capturing. The remainder of the crew was a good 12-of-26 however 5 totally different Spurs hit a pair of three-pointers every on 20 united makes an attempt. Keldon Johnson was a part of that group, main the hosts with 16 factors off the bench.
Brunson’s historic pursuit started in earnest through the third quarter, which noticed the Knicks virtually fully eat away on the Spurs’ lead. The purpose guard was an astonishing 10-of-13 off the bench and hit all 4 of his tries with an additional level on the road, setting the tone for an exciting closing interval.
With Brunson on the bench for a well-deserved relaxation, the Spurs scored the primary 9 factors of the ultimate regulation interval, re-establishing a double-figure lead. Brunson was re-inserted with 8:42 remaining and had the deficit down to at least one lower than three minutes later. The Knicks took their first lead with 4:39 on a DiVincenzo triple at 4:39. Maintaining that lead proved to be tough, as Brunson and Wembanyama traded baskets over the ultimate phases, the latter hitting free throws that created the extra time interval. New York had an opportunity to win it, with Brunson discovering an open Miles McBride from deep, however the momentary starter’s tally fell brief, placing 5 minutes again on the clock.
San Antonio clamped down throughout the additional session, doubling up Brunson and incomes the dagger when Wembanyama sank a triple that put them up by two possessions with 1:12 remaining. Mitchell Robinson tipped in a Brunson misfire to get again down to 2 earlier than Vassell missed his personal sealer on the opposite finish. A would-be winner from Brunson as soon as once more fell brief and Valuable Achiuwa earned the rebound, however his try to get it out to DiVincenzo went out of bounds, formally fixing the Knicks’ destiny.
Brunson fell in need of Anthony’s level whole however did handle to set a brand new Knicks report with 25 profitable subject targets in a single recreation, breaking a mark he briefly shared with Anthony, Richie Guerin, and Willie Nauls. The 47 tries from the sector that led him to the magic tally had been additionally essentially the most any participant within the NBA had taken in a single recreation for the reason that late Kobe Bryant tried 50 in his closing recreation again in 2016.
Of the Knicks’ closing 9 opponents, just one presently sits exterior of their respective convention’s high 10. That gauntlet begins on Easter Sunday when the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder go to Madison Sq. Backyard (7 p.m. ET, MSG).
With the NCAA Tournaments’ regional semifinal/closing rounds in full swing, a brand new model of March Insanity from Jalen Brunson wasn’t sufficient to keep away from a Cinderella story within the type of the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA’s current and future engaged in an exciting scoring battle at Frost Financial institution Heart, as Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs overcame a one-man present from Jalen Brunson to resist a Knicks comeback, prevailing 130-126 in extra time. The famed French freshman Wembanyama put in a career-best 40 factors within the win whereas Brunson had a jaw-dropping 61, the second-highest whole in Knicks historical past. Although he fell three assists in need of a triple-double, Wembanyama additionally introduced in 20 rebounds, changing into the primary NBA rookie to have a 40-20 recreation since Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993.
Brunson’s 61, two in need of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s 10-year-old single-game crew report, wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting the Knicks beneficial house on the Japanese Convention leaderboard: a Cleveland victory over Philadelphia pushed the Knicks again all the way down to fourth whereas the long-forgotten Spurs have generated a three-game profitable streak for the primary time all season.
Even with the Spurs’ eradicated state, Friday produced maybe one of the crucial thrilling video games on the NBA common season schedule, the Knicks’ first to require a fifth interval this season. Energized by a surprisingly energetic house crowd, the Spurs (18-56) constructed a 17-point lead by halftime, energized by the early efforts of Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Regardless of the deficit, the Knicks (44-29) did get pleasure from some early historical past, as Donte DiVincenzo grew to become the franchise’s all-time single-season chief in profitable three-pointers towards the top of the half. At 245 and counting, DiVincenzo wrangled the mark away from the 241 sunk by Evan Fournier in 2021-22.
DiVincenzo and fellow Villanova alum Brunson had been the one Knicks in double figures, uniting for 32 factors on 13-of-23 capturing. The remainder of the crew was a good 12-of-26 however 5 totally different Spurs hit a pair of three-pointers every on 20 united makes an attempt. Keldon Johnson was a part of that group, main the hosts with 16 factors off the bench.
Brunson’s historic pursuit started in earnest through the third quarter, which noticed the Knicks virtually fully eat away on the Spurs’ lead. The purpose guard was an astonishing 10-of-13 off the bench and hit all 4 of his tries with an additional level on the road, setting the tone for an exciting closing interval.
With Brunson on the bench for a well-deserved relaxation, the Spurs scored the primary 9 factors of the ultimate regulation interval, re-establishing a double-figure lead. Brunson was re-inserted with 8:42 remaining and had the deficit down to at least one lower than three minutes later. The Knicks took their first lead with 4:39 on a DiVincenzo triple at 4:39. Maintaining that lead proved to be tough, as Brunson and Wembanyama traded baskets over the ultimate phases, the latter hitting free throws that created the extra time interval. New York had an opportunity to win it, with Brunson discovering an open Miles McBride from deep, however the momentary starter’s tally fell brief, placing 5 minutes again on the clock.
San Antonio clamped down throughout the additional session, doubling up Brunson and incomes the dagger when Wembanyama sank a triple that put them up by two possessions with 1:12 remaining. Mitchell Robinson tipped in a Brunson misfire to get again down to 2 earlier than Vassell missed his personal sealer on the opposite finish. A would-be winner from Brunson as soon as once more fell brief and Valuable Achiuwa earned the rebound, however his try to get it out to DiVincenzo went out of bounds, formally fixing the Knicks’ destiny.
Brunson fell in need of Anthony’s level whole however did handle to set a brand new Knicks report with 25 profitable subject targets in a single recreation, breaking a mark he briefly shared with Anthony, Richie Guerin, and Willie Nauls. The 47 tries from the sector that led him to the magic tally had been additionally essentially the most any participant within the NBA had taken in a single recreation for the reason that late Kobe Bryant tried 50 in his closing recreation again in 2016.
Of the Knicks’ closing 9 opponents, just one presently sits exterior of their respective convention’s high 10. That gauntlet begins on Easter Sunday when the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder go to Madison Sq. Backyard (7 p.m. ET, MSG).
With the NCAA Tournaments’ regional semifinal/closing rounds in full swing, a brand new model of March Insanity from Jalen Brunson wasn’t sufficient to keep away from a Cinderella story within the type of the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA’s current and future engaged in an exciting scoring battle at Frost Financial institution Heart, as Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs overcame a one-man present from Jalen Brunson to resist a Knicks comeback, prevailing 130-126 in extra time. The famed French freshman Wembanyama put in a career-best 40 factors within the win whereas Brunson had a jaw-dropping 61, the second-highest whole in Knicks historical past. Although he fell three assists in need of a triple-double, Wembanyama additionally introduced in 20 rebounds, changing into the primary NBA rookie to have a 40-20 recreation since Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993.
Brunson’s 61, two in need of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s 10-year-old single-game crew report, wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting the Knicks beneficial house on the Japanese Convention leaderboard: a Cleveland victory over Philadelphia pushed the Knicks again all the way down to fourth whereas the long-forgotten Spurs have generated a three-game profitable streak for the primary time all season.
Even with the Spurs’ eradicated state, Friday produced maybe one of the crucial thrilling video games on the NBA common season schedule, the Knicks’ first to require a fifth interval this season. Energized by a surprisingly energetic house crowd, the Spurs (18-56) constructed a 17-point lead by halftime, energized by the early efforts of Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Regardless of the deficit, the Knicks (44-29) did get pleasure from some early historical past, as Donte DiVincenzo grew to become the franchise’s all-time single-season chief in profitable three-pointers towards the top of the half. At 245 and counting, DiVincenzo wrangled the mark away from the 241 sunk by Evan Fournier in 2021-22.
DiVincenzo and fellow Villanova alum Brunson had been the one Knicks in double figures, uniting for 32 factors on 13-of-23 capturing. The remainder of the crew was a good 12-of-26 however 5 totally different Spurs hit a pair of three-pointers every on 20 united makes an attempt. Keldon Johnson was a part of that group, main the hosts with 16 factors off the bench.
Brunson’s historic pursuit started in earnest through the third quarter, which noticed the Knicks virtually fully eat away on the Spurs’ lead. The purpose guard was an astonishing 10-of-13 off the bench and hit all 4 of his tries with an additional level on the road, setting the tone for an exciting closing interval.
With Brunson on the bench for a well-deserved relaxation, the Spurs scored the primary 9 factors of the ultimate regulation interval, re-establishing a double-figure lead. Brunson was re-inserted with 8:42 remaining and had the deficit down to at least one lower than three minutes later. The Knicks took their first lead with 4:39 on a DiVincenzo triple at 4:39. Maintaining that lead proved to be tough, as Brunson and Wembanyama traded baskets over the ultimate phases, the latter hitting free throws that created the extra time interval. New York had an opportunity to win it, with Brunson discovering an open Miles McBride from deep, however the momentary starter’s tally fell brief, placing 5 minutes again on the clock.
San Antonio clamped down throughout the additional session, doubling up Brunson and incomes the dagger when Wembanyama sank a triple that put them up by two possessions with 1:12 remaining. Mitchell Robinson tipped in a Brunson misfire to get again down to 2 earlier than Vassell missed his personal sealer on the opposite finish. A would-be winner from Brunson as soon as once more fell brief and Valuable Achiuwa earned the rebound, however his try to get it out to DiVincenzo went out of bounds, formally fixing the Knicks’ destiny.
Brunson fell in need of Anthony’s level whole however did handle to set a brand new Knicks report with 25 profitable subject targets in a single recreation, breaking a mark he briefly shared with Anthony, Richie Guerin, and Willie Nauls. The 47 tries from the sector that led him to the magic tally had been additionally essentially the most any participant within the NBA had taken in a single recreation for the reason that late Kobe Bryant tried 50 in his closing recreation again in 2016.
Of the Knicks’ closing 9 opponents, just one presently sits exterior of their respective convention’s high 10. That gauntlet begins on Easter Sunday when the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder go to Madison Sq. Backyard (7 p.m. ET, MSG).
With the NCAA Tournaments’ regional semifinal/closing rounds in full swing, a brand new model of March Insanity from Jalen Brunson wasn’t sufficient to keep away from a Cinderella story within the type of the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA’s current and future engaged in an exciting scoring battle at Frost Financial institution Heart, as Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs overcame a one-man present from Jalen Brunson to resist a Knicks comeback, prevailing 130-126 in extra time. The famed French freshman Wembanyama put in a career-best 40 factors within the win whereas Brunson had a jaw-dropping 61, the second-highest whole in Knicks historical past. Although he fell three assists in need of a triple-double, Wembanyama additionally introduced in 20 rebounds, changing into the primary NBA rookie to have a 40-20 recreation since Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993.
Brunson’s 61, two in need of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s 10-year-old single-game crew report, wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting the Knicks beneficial house on the Japanese Convention leaderboard: a Cleveland victory over Philadelphia pushed the Knicks again all the way down to fourth whereas the long-forgotten Spurs have generated a three-game profitable streak for the primary time all season.
Even with the Spurs’ eradicated state, Friday produced maybe one of the crucial thrilling video games on the NBA common season schedule, the Knicks’ first to require a fifth interval this season. Energized by a surprisingly energetic house crowd, the Spurs (18-56) constructed a 17-point lead by halftime, energized by the early efforts of Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Regardless of the deficit, the Knicks (44-29) did get pleasure from some early historical past, as Donte DiVincenzo grew to become the franchise’s all-time single-season chief in profitable three-pointers towards the top of the half. At 245 and counting, DiVincenzo wrangled the mark away from the 241 sunk by Evan Fournier in 2021-22.
DiVincenzo and fellow Villanova alum Brunson had been the one Knicks in double figures, uniting for 32 factors on 13-of-23 capturing. The remainder of the crew was a good 12-of-26 however 5 totally different Spurs hit a pair of three-pointers every on 20 united makes an attempt. Keldon Johnson was a part of that group, main the hosts with 16 factors off the bench.
Brunson’s historic pursuit started in earnest through the third quarter, which noticed the Knicks virtually fully eat away on the Spurs’ lead. The purpose guard was an astonishing 10-of-13 off the bench and hit all 4 of his tries with an additional level on the road, setting the tone for an exciting closing interval.
With Brunson on the bench for a well-deserved relaxation, the Spurs scored the primary 9 factors of the ultimate regulation interval, re-establishing a double-figure lead. Brunson was re-inserted with 8:42 remaining and had the deficit down to at least one lower than three minutes later. The Knicks took their first lead with 4:39 on a DiVincenzo triple at 4:39. Maintaining that lead proved to be tough, as Brunson and Wembanyama traded baskets over the ultimate phases, the latter hitting free throws that created the extra time interval. New York had an opportunity to win it, with Brunson discovering an open Miles McBride from deep, however the momentary starter’s tally fell brief, placing 5 minutes again on the clock.
San Antonio clamped down throughout the additional session, doubling up Brunson and incomes the dagger when Wembanyama sank a triple that put them up by two possessions with 1:12 remaining. Mitchell Robinson tipped in a Brunson misfire to get again down to 2 earlier than Vassell missed his personal sealer on the opposite finish. A would-be winner from Brunson as soon as once more fell brief and Valuable Achiuwa earned the rebound, however his try to get it out to DiVincenzo went out of bounds, formally fixing the Knicks’ destiny.
Brunson fell in need of Anthony’s level whole however did handle to set a brand new Knicks report with 25 profitable subject targets in a single recreation, breaking a mark he briefly shared with Anthony, Richie Guerin, and Willie Nauls. The 47 tries from the sector that led him to the magic tally had been additionally essentially the most any participant within the NBA had taken in a single recreation for the reason that late Kobe Bryant tried 50 in his closing recreation again in 2016.
Of the Knicks’ closing 9 opponents, just one presently sits exterior of their respective convention’s high 10. That gauntlet begins on Easter Sunday when the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder go to Madison Sq. Backyard (7 p.m. ET, MSG).
With the NCAA Tournaments’ regional semifinal/closing rounds in full swing, a brand new model of March Insanity from Jalen Brunson wasn’t sufficient to keep away from a Cinderella story within the type of the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA’s current and future engaged in an exciting scoring battle at Frost Financial institution Heart, as Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs overcame a one-man present from Jalen Brunson to resist a Knicks comeback, prevailing 130-126 in extra time. The famed French freshman Wembanyama put in a career-best 40 factors within the win whereas Brunson had a jaw-dropping 61, the second-highest whole in Knicks historical past. Although he fell three assists in need of a triple-double, Wembanyama additionally introduced in 20 rebounds, changing into the primary NBA rookie to have a 40-20 recreation since Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993.
Brunson’s 61, two in need of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s 10-year-old single-game crew report, wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting the Knicks beneficial house on the Japanese Convention leaderboard: a Cleveland victory over Philadelphia pushed the Knicks again all the way down to fourth whereas the long-forgotten Spurs have generated a three-game profitable streak for the primary time all season.
Even with the Spurs’ eradicated state, Friday produced maybe one of the crucial thrilling video games on the NBA common season schedule, the Knicks’ first to require a fifth interval this season. Energized by a surprisingly energetic house crowd, the Spurs (18-56) constructed a 17-point lead by halftime, energized by the early efforts of Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Regardless of the deficit, the Knicks (44-29) did get pleasure from some early historical past, as Donte DiVincenzo grew to become the franchise’s all-time single-season chief in profitable three-pointers towards the top of the half. At 245 and counting, DiVincenzo wrangled the mark away from the 241 sunk by Evan Fournier in 2021-22.
DiVincenzo and fellow Villanova alum Brunson had been the one Knicks in double figures, uniting for 32 factors on 13-of-23 capturing. The remainder of the crew was a good 12-of-26 however 5 totally different Spurs hit a pair of three-pointers every on 20 united makes an attempt. Keldon Johnson was a part of that group, main the hosts with 16 factors off the bench.
Brunson’s historic pursuit started in earnest through the third quarter, which noticed the Knicks virtually fully eat away on the Spurs’ lead. The purpose guard was an astonishing 10-of-13 off the bench and hit all 4 of his tries with an additional level on the road, setting the tone for an exciting closing interval.
With Brunson on the bench for a well-deserved relaxation, the Spurs scored the primary 9 factors of the ultimate regulation interval, re-establishing a double-figure lead. Brunson was re-inserted with 8:42 remaining and had the deficit down to at least one lower than three minutes later. The Knicks took their first lead with 4:39 on a DiVincenzo triple at 4:39. Maintaining that lead proved to be tough, as Brunson and Wembanyama traded baskets over the ultimate phases, the latter hitting free throws that created the extra time interval. New York had an opportunity to win it, with Brunson discovering an open Miles McBride from deep, however the momentary starter’s tally fell brief, placing 5 minutes again on the clock.
San Antonio clamped down throughout the additional session, doubling up Brunson and incomes the dagger when Wembanyama sank a triple that put them up by two possessions with 1:12 remaining. Mitchell Robinson tipped in a Brunson misfire to get again down to 2 earlier than Vassell missed his personal sealer on the opposite finish. A would-be winner from Brunson as soon as once more fell brief and Valuable Achiuwa earned the rebound, however his try to get it out to DiVincenzo went out of bounds, formally fixing the Knicks’ destiny.
Brunson fell in need of Anthony’s level whole however did handle to set a brand new Knicks report with 25 profitable subject targets in a single recreation, breaking a mark he briefly shared with Anthony, Richie Guerin, and Willie Nauls. The 47 tries from the sector that led him to the magic tally had been additionally essentially the most any participant within the NBA had taken in a single recreation for the reason that late Kobe Bryant tried 50 in his closing recreation again in 2016.
Of the Knicks’ closing 9 opponents, just one presently sits exterior of their respective convention’s high 10. That gauntlet begins on Easter Sunday when the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder go to Madison Sq. Backyard (7 p.m. ET, MSG).