SAN ANTONIO – Sandro Mamukelashvili delivered an extraordinary performance by scoring a personal best of 34 points on an impressive 13-for-14 shooting. He made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat while spending under 20 minutes on the court, as the San Antonio Spurs triumphed over the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night.
In a spectacular shooting display, Mamukelashvili went 7-for-7 from beyond the arc. During the first half, he contributed 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and provided an assist in just eight minutes. This effort helped San Antonio forge a substantial 28-point advantage. In the closing quarter, Mamukelashvili added 21 points to drive the Spurs to a secure victory.
Stephon Castle chipped in with 22 points as San Antonio notched their third victory in the past eight games. Chris Paul contributed a valuable 12 points along with nine assists.
For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns led with 32 points and nine rebounds. OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each managed to add 14 points to the tally. New York is navigating a 3-3 record following Jalen Brunson’s right ankle sprain.
This win marked a significant morale boost for the Spurs, who have faced adversity after losing Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox for the season due to significant injuries.
The Spurs outscored their opponents 38-23 in the second quarter, taking advantage of a 3:37 scoring drought experienced by the Knicks. However, New York replied with a robust 29-16 advantage in the third quarter.
**Takeaways**
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds, playing in his ninth game since returning from ankle surgery. Robinson showed efficiency by shooting 5-for-6 from the field in his 17-minute stint off the bench.
Spurs: Jeremy Sochan contributed 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists as he returned to the starting lineup.
**Key moment**
Devin Vassell nailed a 3-pointer with 2:37 left in the first half, capping a remarkable 30-7 run that increased the Spurs’ lead to 61-35.
**Key stat**
San Antonio outrebounded New York 61-48, illustrating a competitive edge despite not having any player taller than 6-foot-9 available.
**Up Next**
*Knicks*: The team travels to Charlotte for a game on Thursday night.
*Spurs*: San Antonio will face Philadelphia at home on Friday night.