With 32 points from Wabanjama, the Spurs outscored the Knicks 115-111.

June 9th - The Spurs defeated the Knicks 115-111. For the Spurs, Wahlbanama contributed 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Castle added 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Knicks, Brunson scored 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Anunoby had 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, Wabanjama started with an 11-0 run, giving the Spurs a double-digit lead midway through the quarter. The Knicks broke their scoring drought with a three-pointer from Hart, but their overall offense remained limited. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 33-22. In the second quarter, the Knicks gradually mounted a comeback and took the lead. Brunson hit a crucial three-pointer, while Towns and Hart scored frequently inside. At halftime, the Knicks led 64-57.

After switching sides, Wabanjama hit consecutive mid-range jumpers at crucial moments, and Vassell's outside shooting returned to the basket, helping the Spurs regain the lead. The Knicks responded with consistent output from Brunson and Anunoby, and the score was tied multiple times. After three quarters, the Spurs led by only one point, 92-91 .

In the final quarter, Wahlbanjama scored 7 consecutive points to help the Spurs widen the gap again. The Spurs, relying on Castle and Fox, once extended their lead to 10 points. The Knicks, through Brunson and Anunoby, narrowed the gap to 3 points with two minutes remaining . In the crucial moments, Fox hit a steady jump shot, and Castle calmly sank free throws to seal the victory. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Knicks 115-111 .

Spurs player statistics

Wambanoama had 32 points , 8 rebounds , and 6 assists; Castle had 23 points , 5 rebounds , and 5 assists ; Harper had 13 points , 9 rebounds, and 4 assists; Fox had 12 points , 3 rebounds , and 8 assists ; Champagne had 12 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Vassell had 11 points and 4 rebounds; Johnson had 7 points and 2 rebounds; Bryant had 3 points; and Kornet had 2 points , 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 32 points , 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Anunoby 28 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Hart 16 points , 9 rebounds, 5 assists; Towns 11 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Clarkson 10 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Robinson 5 points , 4 rebounds; Alvarado 4 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Shamet 3 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists

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