Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Spurs Beat Knicks in Thrilling Comeback
The San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks had an exciting basketball game on New Year's Eve.
The Knicks were winning by a lot in the second quarter, but the Spurs came back and won by just two points.
Julian Champagnie from the Spurs made 11 three-point shots and scored 36 points.
Victor Wembanyama, a star player from France, scored 31 points and got 13 rebounds before getting a leg injury.
He came back later to celebrate with his team.
The Spurs are now second in their conference with 24 wins and 9 losses.
Other games included the Golden State Warriors winning against the Charlotte Hornets, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Portland Trail Blazers.
Julian Champagnie scored 36 points with 11 three-pointers in the Spurs' comeback win.
Victor Wembanyama had 31 points and 13 rebounds before exiting with a leg injury.
The Spurs overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat the Knicks 134-132.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points in the losing effort.
The Spurs improved to 24-9 and remain second in the Western Conference.
- Who
- San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks
- What
- NBA game with a thrilling comeback by the Spurs
- When
- Wednesday, December 31, 2024
- Where
- Frost Bank Center, San Antonio
- Why
- To avenge their loss to the Knicks in the NBA Cup final two weeks ago
- Teams
- San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks
- Final Score
- 134-132
- Date
- Wednesday, December 31, 2024
- Location
- Frost Bank Center, San Antonio
- Spurs Record
- 24-9
- Knicks Leading Scorer
- Jalen Brunson (29 points)
- Spurs Leading Scorer
- Julian Champagnie (36 points)
- Spurs Second Leading Scorer
- Victor Wembanyama (31 points)
