The Knicks outworked the Spurs most of the game and outrebounded them 67-56, and that was the difference in the game. This was a playoff game for New York, and the Spurs gave regular season effort, which wasn’t good enough to get a win.

The Knicks and Spurs are set to face off in the NBA Cup final, both entering with 18-7 records. Although the game won't affect their records, it holds significant meaning.