The New York Knicks have made history! On Tuesday night, the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 126-105 in a thrilling game at Madison Square Garden. This was the first time the Knicks had played at the Garden since the start of the 2019-20 season, and it was made even more special by the debut of rookie RJ Wembanyama.
Wembanyama, the seventh overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, had an impressive performance in his first game at the Garden. He finished with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists in just 28 minutes of play. His energy and enthusiasm were infectious, and it was clear the Garden crowd was excited to have him there.
The Knicks were led by Julius Randle, who had a double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds. He was joined by Elfrid Payton, who had 18 points and 10 assists, and Reggie Bullock, who had 15 points and 6 rebounds. The Knicks also received strong contributions from Bobby Portis (14 points) and Taj Gibson (10 points).
The Spurs were led by DeMar DeRozan, who had a team-high 22 points. He was joined by LaMarcus Aldridge (17 points) and Dejounte Murray (15 points). The Spurs also received strong contributions from Derrick White (14 points) and Bryn Forbes (13 points).
The Knicks victory was a great way to kick off their season at Madison Square Garden. The energy was electric, and it was clear that Wembanyama’s debut was a huge success. With the win, the Knicks improved to 3-2 on the season and will look to continue their winning ways as they take on the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
