Knicks snap Spurs' 11-game winning streak

Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson lead Knicks to decisive victory over San Antonio

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The New York Knicks ended the San Antonio Spurs' 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory on Sunday afternoon. Mikal Bridges scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 24 for the Knicks, who dominated the game from start to finish.

Why it matters

The Knicks' win over the surging Spurs is an important result in the NBA's Eastern Conference playoff race, as New York looks to solidify its position in the postseason picture. The loss snaps San Antonio's impressive winning streak, which had vaulted them up the Western Conference standings.

The details

The Knicks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 25 points in the game. Bridges shot an efficient 10-of-17 from the field, while Brunson chipped in 24 points of his own. The Spurs struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 39% from the floor as a team.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Mikal Bridges

A starting forward for the New York Knicks who scored a team-high 25 points in the win.

Jalen Brunson

The Knicks' starting point guard, who contributed 24 points to the victory.

San Antonio Spurs

The visiting team, who entered the game on an 11-game winning streak before falling to the Knicks.

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What they’re saying

“We knew the Spurs were playing great basketball coming in, so we had to bring our A-game today. I'm proud of the way the team stepped up and got the job done.”

— Mikal Bridges (The Daily Herald)

What’s next

The Knicks will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Spurs will try to start a new winning streak in their next game.

The takeaway

This was an important win for the Knicks, who showed they can compete with one of the NBA's hottest teams. The victory keeps New York in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race and demonstrates the team's potential to make noise in the postseason.