When the Knicks play tight defense, drain almost half their three pointers, and protect the ball like stingy Scrooges (four turnovers!), one can easily get dreamy about what their ceiling might be. Of course, it helps when the opponent is the lottery bound San Antonio Spurs (3-5), even if they do have this year’s much-heralded number one draft pick.
Madison Square Garden was filled to capacity (approx. 19,763) to see that celebrated rookie, the 7’4” Victor Wembanyama. Unfortunately, the MSG lights were too bright for the French import. Meanwhile, New York Knick Mitchell Robinson—coming off a 13-point, 15-rebound game against the Clippers—barely broke a sweat against the Spurs’ frontcourt while collecting eight points and 12 boards.