On November 9, 2023, the New York Knicks secured a victory against the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 126-105 at Madison Square Garden. The game was attended by 19,812 spectators. The Knicks led the game from the start, never trailing behind the Spurs. The Knicks also completed a 17-4 scoring run over 4:40, further solidifying their lead.
RJ Barrett, a player for the Knicks, stood out with his performance, scoring 24 points with a 5-for-9 record from the 3-point range. This season, Barrett has been impressive, scoring 20 or more points in four out of six games. His shooting has improved significantly, with a 47% success rate from the 3-point range and 87% from the free-throw line. Barrett's performance has made him an increasingly essential part of the team's foundation.
On the other hand, San Antonio Spurs' rookie star, Victor Wembanyama, made his debut at Madison Square Garden. Wembanyama has been performing well in the NBA, averaging 19.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. In this game, he finished with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 3 turnovers. Wembanyama revealed that Jeremy Sochan, another player for the Spurs, was one of the first team members to welcome him. The two also share a friendly rivalry over the soccer teams they support, with Wembanyama supporting PSG and Sochan supporting Arsenal.
The Knicks now lead the regular season series 1-0. The Spurs needed to win by 23 points or more to cover the spread, but they did not. The over/under was 234.5 and the teams scored 231 points. The Knicks won at -1000000 odds so a bet of $1000000 won $100.