Upcoming Matchup: Spurs vs. Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs, currently holding a strong position with a 43-16 record, are set to clash with the New York Knicks (38-22) this Sunday at 1 p.m. EST in New York. The Spurs are riding a remarkable 11-game winning streak and aim to extend it against the well-performing Knicks, who have established a solid home record of 22-8 this season.
Team Performance Overview
San Antonio ranks fourth in the Western Conference, impressively averaging 118.5 points per game while maintaining an efficient shooting percentage of 47.8%. In contrast, the Knicks sit third in the Eastern Conference with a slightly lower scoring average of 117.3 points per game, although they excel in ball movement, leading the conference with 27.1 assists per contest, spearheaded by Jalen Brunson’s impressive average of 6.1 assists.
Defensive Stats
Defensively, the Spurs allow approximately 111.7 points per game, while the Knicks permit 111.5 points. Historically, the matchup has favored San Antonio, having narrowly edged out New York in their previous encounter this season on January 1st, winning 134-132. In that game, Julian Champagnie was the standout performer for the Spurs with 36 points, while Brunson contributed 29 points for the Knicks.
Key Players to Watch
Notable players to watch include Knicks’ Brunson, who is averaging 26.7 points and 6.1 assists per game, and Karl-Anthony Towns, who has averaged 18.3 points and 9.6 rebounds in his last ten outings. For the Spurs, Stephon Castle is also making waves, shooting 46.7% and averaging 16.6 points, while Devin Vassell is hitting 2.4 three-pointers per game over the last ten.
Recent Performance
Looking at recent performance, the Knicks have gone 6-4 over their last ten games, with their offense averaging 114.2 points, while shooting at 47.3%. Meanwhile, the Spurs remain unbeaten at 10-0 during the same span, scoring an impressive 126.1 points per game with a shooting percentage of 50.1%.
Injury Updates
In terms of injuries, the Knicks will be without Miles McBride due to an ankle issue. The Spurs are missing David Jones Garcia for the season with an ankle injury, and Mason Plumlee is deemed day-to-day as he undergoes reconditioning.
