⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Knicks got 16 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ NY better than we expected
+3Q122-19
+13Q232-20
+9Q331-22
-2Q419-21
▼ SA better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 13 points better than our numbers for the Knicks.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Knicks won, and why the Spurs did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, fifteen free throws to their 26
Key battles
5Offensive rebounds14
6Blocks2
24Assists15
55%Shooting from the field39%
📊The numbers
| NY | SA | |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | Shooting from the field | 39% |
| 7 | Threes made | 7 |
| 54% | Three-point accuracy | 41% |
| 13 | Free throws made | 13 |
| 44 | Rebounds | 54 |
| 5 | Offensive rebounds | 14 |
| 24 | Assists | 15 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 14 | Points off turnovers | 13 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 6 | Steals | 7 |
| 6 | Blocks | 2 |
