Spurs vs Knicks Recap: Wembanyama fuels Spurs to late lead, fall 115-111

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Spurs Jump Out Fast, Knicks Battle Back
The Spurs came to Madison Square Garden hungry. They'd lost the last two games in San Antonio, and now trailed the series 2-1. Victor Wembanyama started the night on fire. He threw down an alley-oop at the 10:42 mark, then followed with a thunderous dunk. The 7-foot-4 giant was everywhere—scoring, protecting the rim, setting the tone. Stephon Castle added a three-pointer to push San Antonio ahead 14-6. You could feel the Spurs' confidence building. But New York wouldn't fold. Josh Hart answered with a three of his own. OG Anunoby rose up for a fadeaway. Jalen Brunson found his rhythm mid-quarter. By the end of the first, San Antonio led 33-21, but the Knicks were right there, fighting back with every possession.
Knicks Seize Control, Then Spurs Strike Back
The second quarter turned into a shootout. Both teams were scoring fast. The Knicks answered every run the Spurs made. Jalen Brunson hit a three-pointer to give New York a 50-49 lead. Then Victor Wembanyama answered right back with his own three. The crowd was electric. Alley-oops, layups, stepback jumpers—both benches were firing. Josh Hart threw down a layup to tie it at 54-54. OG Anunoby dunked hard to knot it again at 56-56. Then came the decisive moment. Hart nailed a three-pointer with 1:15 left. Brunson followed with another three at the 41-second mark. New York led 62-57 heading into halftime. The Knicks had grabbed control when it mattered most, but San Antonio's firepower reminded everyone they were still dangerous.
Fourth Quarter Heartbreak: Spurs Edge Out Knicks
The third quarter was back-and-forth. Neither team could pull away. Then the fourth arrived, and the Spurs turned up the pressure. Victor Wembanyama threw down an alley-oop to put San Antonio up 94-91. Keldon Johnson added a layup—San Antonio led 98-91. New York needed a stop, needed momentum. Jalen Brunson answered with a layup to cut it to three. OG Anunoby buried a fadeaway. The Knicks clawed back. But De'Aaron Fox answered with a layup. Wembanyama hammered another alley-oop. San Antonio pushed it to 106-100. Brunson hit a three with 2:22 left to make it 108-104. Stephon Castle nailed a three-pointer at 1:53. Fox's stepback jumper with 12.2 seconds sealed it at 113-108. Anunoby's last-second three came too late. Final: Spurs 115, Knicks 111. San Antonio evened the series.
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