With Sunday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs, the New York Knicks ended their 18-game home losing streak. It was days after ending an 18-game overall streak of losses, which set a franchise record.
Defeating the Spurs, of all teams, was a surprise, even with their road woes. They were one loss short of a 19 game record, which would have placed another cover-your-eyes moment on this season.
This game started before the Oscars, which highlights greatness in film from the past year, and ended during it. Knicks superfan Spike Lee, who directed the Best Picture nominee, BlacKkKlansman, was in attendance and not in his usual courtside seat at Madison Square Garden.