New York Knicks End San Antonio’s Hot Streak with Dominant 114-89 Victory

The New York Knicks stopped the San Antonio Spurs' impressive 11-game winning streak with a commanding 114-89 home victory on Sunday. Mikal Bridges led the way with 25 points while Jalen Brunson added 24 points in the decisive win.

The New York Knicks put an end to the San Antonio Spurs’ impressive 11-game winning streak on Sunday afternoon, defeating the visiting team 114-89 at home behind strong performances from Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson.

Bridges led the Knicks with 25 points, shooting efficiently at 10-of-17 from the field and connecting on 5-of-9 three-point attempts. The forward also grabbed five rebounds and recorded five steals in the victory. Brunson contributed 24 points while dishing out seven assists and making four shots from beyond the three-point line.

Karl-Anthony Towns rounded out the Knicks’ balanced attack with 12 points and 14 rebounds. The victory marked New York’s 14th win in their last 18 contests and served as payback for a 134-132 loss to San Antonio on New Year’s Eve.

For the Spurs, star center Victor Wembanyama posted 25 points and pulled down 13 rebounds in the losing effort. Devin Vassell chipped in 18 points while Stephon Castle added 13 points. The defeat was San Antonio’s first since falling to the Charlotte Hornets 111-106 on January 31st. The Spurs were also limited to their lowest point total of the season.

In other NBA action around the league:

Cavaliers 106, Nets 102

Cleveland’s James Harden returned from a two-game absence due to a fractured right thumb and made an immediate impact with 22 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in a narrow victory over Brooklyn in New York. Former Net Jarrett Allen contributed 20 points while Evan Mobley added 17 as the Cavaliers managed their third consecutive game without injured star Donovan Mitchell. Michael Porter Jr. paced Brooklyn with 26 points, while rookie Danny Wolf achieved a career-high 23 points and nine rebounds.

Celtics 114, 76ers 98

Neemias Queta exploded for a career-best 27 points and 17 rebounds to help Boston defeat visiting Philadelphia. Jaylen Brown matched Queta’s scoring output with 27 points while adding eight rebounds and eight assists. Derrick White contributed 21 points for the Celtics, who dominated the boards 59-37. Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 33 points despite the loss.

Lakers 128, Kings 104

Luka Doncic tallied 28 points and nine assists while LeBron James added 24 points as Los Angeles completed a successful back-to-back series with a home victory over Sacramento. The Lakers bounced back from a three-game skid with the convincing win. Sacramento’s Nique Clifford scored 26 points in the losing effort.

Bulls 120, Bucks 97

Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists as Chicago snapped an 11-game losing streak by defeating visiting Milwaukee. The Bulls used a devastating 27-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to secure their first victory since January 31st. Collin Sexton led all scorers with 22 points.

Timberwolves 117, Nuggets 108

Anthony Edwards scored 21 points and Jaden McDaniels added 20 as Minnesota defeated Denver on the road to move one game ahead of the Nuggets in the Western Conference standings. Despite Nikola Jokic’s near triple-double of 35 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists, Denver suffered their fourth loss in six games following the All-Star break.

Additional Results:

Memphis defeated Indiana 125-106 with Taylor Hendricks hitting a career-high five three-pointers. Atlanta extended their winning streak to four games with a 135-101 victory over Portland. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham recorded 29 points and 11 assists in a 106-92 win over Orlando. Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his historic scoring streak with 30 points in a 100-87 victory over Dallas. Los Angeles Clippers ended a three-game slide by beating New Orleans 137-117.