New York fans are excited to witness the highly anticipated debut of Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday night.
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New York fans are excited to witness the highly anticipated debut of Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are determined to steer clear of another potential historical setback.
The Spurs will strive to recover from their recent heavy loss on Wednesday as they finish their two-game road trip with a visit to the New York Knicks. Following Monday’s games, where the Spurs faced a defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers (152-111) and the Knicks triumphed over the Los Angeles Clippers (111-97) after a solid final quarter, both teams enjoyed a break on Tuesday.
The recent 152-point tally against the Spurs was the highest they’ve conceded under Coach Gregg Popovich during his 28-year tenure. Earlier this season, they suffered a 40-point loss to the Clippers on October 29. Their 41-point defeat on Monday ranked as the third largest under Popovich’s coaching, trailing a 143-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors on November 2, 2022, and a 111-69 loss to the Chicago Bulls on March 5, 1997.
Under Popovich’s coaching, the Spurs, typically recognized for their robust defense, are currently conceding an average of 125.9 points per game, which places them second in the league for most points allowed. Last season, they held the title for allowing the most points in the NBA, with an average of 123.1 points per game.
On Monday, the Knicks displayed energy in the fourth quarter, breaking open a tied game by outscoring the Clippers 35-21 and securing their first home win. RJ Barrett, who rejoined the starting lineup after being sidelined for two games with a sore left knee, along with bench players Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, and Isaiah Hartenstein, fueled the decisive surge.
Together, the four players scored 28 points in the fourth quarter. Hart’s crucial 3-pointer broke the tie at the beginning of the period, and DiVincenzo’s 3-pointer secured a lasting double-digit lead for New York at 92-81 with 8:42 left on the clock.
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