Knicks end Spurs' winning streak with dominant victory

Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson lead New York to a 114-89 rout of San Antonio at Madison Square Garden

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The New York Knicks handed the San Antonio Spurs their first loss in 12 games, routing the visitors 114-89 at Madison Square Garden. Mikal Bridges scored 25 points with 5 steals, while Jalen Brunson added 24 points and 7 assists for the Knicks, who used a 26-2 run in the first half to seize control. Victor Wembanyama had 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the Spurs, but also committed 7 turnovers as his team's winning streak came to an end.

Why it matters

The Spurs had been on a roll, winning 11 straight games, but ran into a buzzsaw in the Knicks, one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. This loss is a setback for San Antonio's playoff positioning, while the Knicks proved they can beat an elite opponent at home.

The details

The Knicks used stifling defense to shut down the Spurs, who shot just 42% from the field and committed 22 turnovers that led to 24 New York points. Besides Wembanyama, Devin Vassell (18 points) and Stephon Castle (13) were the only other Spurs to reach double figures, as the team's bench managed just 23 points. The Knicks, meanwhile, got big games from Bridges and Brunson to cruise to the victory.

  • The Spurs' winning streak was snapped at 11 games.
  • The Spurs' loss was their first on their current 'rodeo road trip', which began 7-0.

The players

Mikal Bridges

A forward for the New York Knicks who scored a game-high 25 points and added 5 steals in the win.

Jalen Brunson

The Knicks' starting point guard poured in 24 points and dished out 7 assists in the victory.

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' star rookie center had 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks, but also committed 7 turnovers in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We gave them life, and I think that was the game.”

— Victor Wembanyama (expressnews.com)

“It's going to continue to get like this as the season goes on. It's going to test your poise and composure. It's going to test your physicality and mettle. We have to understand this is what it's going to feel like.”

— Mitch Johnson, Spurs Head Coach (expressnews.com)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers to conclude their 'rodeo road trip'.

The takeaway

This loss serves as a reality check for the Spurs, who had been on a roll but ran into a buzzsaw in the Knicks, one of the top teams in the East. It's a reminder that the Spurs will face this level of competition as they push for playoff positioning, and they'll need to respond with improved poise, composure and physicality.