With 29 points from Wabanjama, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Spurs 105-104.

June 6th - The Knicks narrowly defeated the Spurs 105-104 . Towns contributed 21 points , 13 rebounds , and 4 assists, while Bridges added 20 points , 6 rebounds , and 6 assists. For the Spurs, Wahlbanyama scored 29 points , 9 rebounds , and 2 assists, while Fox had 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, the Spurs quickly established an advantage thanks to consecutive scores from Vassell, Jampagne, and Fox. Harper and Castle helped the team take a double-digit lead at one point. The Knicks, however, relied on Brunson and Anunoby's consistent output to keep the score close. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 34-25 . In the second quarter, Towns scored 7 consecutive points to lead the team's comeback. Bridges hit consecutive three-pointers, and Towns hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer. At halftime, the Knicks led 56-52 .

After switching sides, the Knicks once extended their lead to double digits. The Spurs, however, relied on Webanyama's continuous strong attacks inside to keep the score close. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led 84-75 . In the final quarter, the Knicks once led by 12 points, but the Spurs, thanks to Webanyama's consecutive points, took the lead. With 57 seconds left , the Spurs led 104-100 . In the crucial moments, Brunson first drove to the basket for a score, then Webanyama committed a passing error and a foul on defense. Brunson went to the free-throw line and made one of two free throws. Ultimately, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Spurs 105-104 .

Knicks player statistics

Towns 21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists; Bridges 20 points , 6 rebounds , 6 assists; Brunson 20 points , 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Anunoby 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Shamet 13 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Robinson 7 points, 3 rebounds; McBride 5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Alvarado 2 points, 3 rebounds , 2 assists .

Spurs player statistics

Wimbledon and Yamaba had 29 points , 9 rebounds , and 2 assists; Fox had 20 points , 3 rebounds , and 5 assists; Harper had 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists; Castle had 14 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists ; Vassell had 14 points , 9 rebounds , and 5 assists; Champagne had 8 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Johnson had 3 points , 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; and Kornet had 1 point and 3 rebounds.

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