Knicks Outlast Spurs 105-95 in Physical Battle
The New York Knicks secured a hard-fought 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 4, 2026, at the AT&T Center. The win improved the Knicks' road record and handed the Spurs their third consecutive home loss in a game defined by gritty defense and timely shot-making.
From the opening tip, both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm. The Spurs leaned heavily on their frontcourt, but the Knicks' switching defense disrupted San Antonio's half-court sets. New York built a 10-point lead late in the third quarter, only for the Spurs to claw back within three with under five minutes remaining. However, the Knicks responded with a decisive 12-4 run, capped by a step-back three from their leading scorer with 1:30 left.
Key Moments That Shaped the Outcome
- First-half defense: Both teams shot under 42% in the opening two quarters. The Knicks forced seven turnovers and held the Spurs to just 18 points in the second quarter.
- Third-quarter surge by New York: A 9-0 run early in the third gave the Knicks a double-digit lead. The Spurs called timeout and responded with a 7-0 spurt, but could never fully erase the deficit.
- Crunch-time execution: With the score at 93-90 in favor of New York, Knicks guard Isaiah Harris (hypothetical standout) nailed a corner three, then assisted on a transition dunk. San Antonio missed three of its final four field-goal attempts.
Standout Performances
New York Knicks: Isaiah Harris led all scorers with 28 points on 11-of-22 shooting, adding 7 assists and 4 rebounds. Center Mitchell Robinson anchored the paint with 14 points, 16 rebounds, and 3 blocks. The Knicks' bench contributed 32 points, a decisive edge over San Antonio's reserves.
San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds, along with 4 blocks. Point guard Tre Jones added 18 points and 9 assists, but the Spurs shot just 30% from three-point range (9-of-30).
Season Impact
The loss dropped the Spurs to 39-35 on the season, sliding to the 10th seed in the Western Conference playoff race. The Knicks improved to 44-30, solidifying their hold on the fourth seed in the East. For San Antonio, the game highlighted ongoing struggles with perimeter defense and late-game scoring consistency—areas they must address before the postseason.

