The Knicks beat the Spurs 124-113 on December 16, 2025, winning the NBA Cup after rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit. The two franchises delivered three dramatic games across the 2025-26 season, with the Spurs engineering a comeback win on New Year’s Eve and the Knicks snapping San Antonio’s 11-game winning streak in March.

Latest Score: Knicks 124-113 Spurs ·
Date: Dec 16, 2025 ·
Top Scorer Knicks: OG Anunoby 28 points ·
Top Scorer Spurs: Victor Wembanyama ·
Venue: Frost Bank Center

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact minute-by-minute breakdown for Dec 16 NBA Cup rally (AiScore)
  • Full roster +/- stats for Mar 1 game (StatMuse)
  • Playoff implications still unfolding (AiScore)
3Timeline signal
  • Mar 19, 2025: Spurs 120-105 Knicks (prior season) (ESPN)
  • Dec 16, 2025: Knicks 124-113 (NBA Cup win) (ESPN)
  • Dec 31, 2025: Spurs 134-132 comeback (ESPN)
  • Mar 1, 2026: Knicks 114-89 (streak snapped) (ESPN)
4What’s next
  • Season series split 2-2 heading into final stretch
  • Eastern/Western playoff positioning still in flux

The table below consolidates the three key game results from the 2025-26 season matchups between these teams.

Key facts from three 2025-26 season matchups
Attribute Value Source
Teams San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks ESPN
League NBA ESPN
Dec 16 Result Knicks 124-113 (NBA Cup winner) ESPN Game Page
Dec 31 Result Spurs 134-132 (Wembanyama injury scare) ESPN Box Score
Mar 1 Result Knicks 114-89 (Spurs’ 11-game streak snapped) ESPN Game Page

Who is favored Spurs vs. Knicks?

Betting odds and expert picks fluctuate based on venue, recent form, and injury reports. The December 31 matchup saw the Spurs favored at home with a 24-9 record versus the Knicks’ 23-10 road record at that point.

Odds and picks

The ESPN Box Score for December 31 showed the Spurs holding a significant home advantage, going 12-4 at Frost Bank Center compared to the Knicks’ 8-8 away record. Historical data from AiScore backs this up — the Spurs have won 86.4% of home games in this head-to-head series versus only 40% on the road.

Expert analysis

The ESPN Game Summary noted the December 31 matchup was described as an “NBA Cup final rematch,” adding extra weight to a game that featured a dramatic comeback. Against the spread, both teams have shown capacity to outperform expectations in high-stakes situations.

The upshot

Home court has proven decisive in this series. The Spurs entered the December 31 game with a 12-4 home record, and the historical split confirms they’re the safer pick when playing in San Antonio.

What are the San Antonio Spurs vs Knicks match player stats?

Three separate game nights across the 2025-26 season generated detailed box scores, with standout performances from multiple players on both rosters.

ESPN stats

The ESPN Matchup page for the March 1 game captures Mikal Bridges’ 25 points and Jalen Brunson’s 24-point contribution in the Knicks’ dominant 114-89 victory. For context, the March 19, 2025 game featured Sandro Mamukelashvili scoring a career-high 34 points in just 19 minutes — a performance ESPN labeled as making NBA history.

All player stats

Complete game logs are available through StatMuse, which tracks dates, results, and player stats including minutes, points, rebounds, and assists. The December 16 NBA Cup game box score from ESPN includes all player points, rebounds, and steals.

What is the Spurs vs Knicks box score?

The most recent box scores reveal quarter-by-quarter breakdowns and total team statistics for each matchup.

Quarter scores

  • December 16, 2025 (NBA Cup): Spurs 30-28 Q1, 61-59 halftime, 94-84 Q3, Knicks 35-19 Q4 = Knicks 124-113 final
  • December 31, 2025: Knicks led 45-36 Q1, 73-63 halftime, 102-93 Q3, before Spurs’ 41-point Q4 comeback (41-30) = Spurs 134-132 final

Team totals

The ESPN Box Score for December 31 provides +/- net points for each player. Eastern Conference standings after that game showed Boston at 39-20 (.661) and New York at 38-22 (.633, 1.5 games behind).

What are the results of the last 5 Spurs vs Knicks games?

A look back at five recent matchups reveals the back-and-forth nature of this series.

Recent matchups

  • March 1, 2026: Knicks 114-89 Spurs — Knicks snapped Spurs’ 11-game winning streak (Mikal Bridges 25 PTS, Jalen Brunson 24 PTS)
  • December 31, 2025: Spurs 134-132 Knicks — Spurs rallied from down double digits, Wembanyama injury scare
  • December 16, 2025: Knicks 124-113 Spurs — Knicks won NBA Cup after rallying
  • March 19, 2025: Spurs 120-105 Knicks — Sandro Mamukelashvili 34 points (career-high)
  • Historical split: Spurs 64.3% win rate, Knicks 35.7% in all-time series

Game logs

Full game-by-game records including dates, results, and player stats are available through StatMuse. The ESPN Spurs page and ESPN Knicks page track season-long scores, stats, and highlights.

“Spurs survive injury scare to Wembanyama, rally to beat Knicks 134-132 in NBA Cup final rematch.”

— ESPN Game Summary

“Mikal Bridges had 25 points, Jalen Brunson scored 24 and the New York Knicks snapped the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak.”

— ESPN AP Report

San antonio spurs vs knicks score?

The most commonly searched score from recent action is the Knicks’ 124-113 NBA Cup victory on December 16, 2025, though scores vary by game date.

Final score

Three distinct results define the 2025-26 season series: Knicks 124-113 Spurs (Dec 16), Spurs 134-132 Knicks (Dec 31), and Knicks 114-89 Spurs (Mar 1).

Live updates

For real-time scores, ESPN Box Score pages are updated continuously during games with live quarter breakdowns and player performance metrics.

Bottom line: The Knicks claimed two of three meetings in the 2025-26 season, winning the NBA Cup clash on December 16 and ending San Antonio’s 11-game winning streak on March 1. The Spurs responded with a 134-132 comeback victory on New Year’s Eve, keeping playoff positioning uncertain as the regular season winds down.

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This 114-89 Knicks triumph, led by Bridges and Brunson, fits patterns traced in the Knicks vs Spurs timeline spanning five decades of rivalry.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of the latest Spurs vs Knicks game?

The most recent game on March 1, 2026 ended with the Knicks defeating the Spurs 114-89, snapping San Antonio’s 11-game winning streak. Mikal Bridges led the Knicks with 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 24.

Where can I find Spurs vs Knicks player stats on ESPN?

The ESPN Box Score pages provide complete player statistics including points, rebounds, assists, and +/- net points for each game.

Who were the top performers in the recent Knicks vs Spurs match?

On March 1, 2026, Mikal Bridges scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 24 in the Knicks’ 114-89 win. On December 31, 2025, the Spurs got a dramatic comeback win featuring Victor Wembanyama (who suffered an injury scare during the game).

What is the head-to-head record for Spurs vs Knicks?

Historically, the Spurs hold a 64.3% win rate in this matchup. At home, San Antonio has won 86.4% of games versus the Knicks, while New York has won just 40% of games played in San Antonio.

How did Victor Wembanyama perform against the Knicks?

Wembanyama’s December 31, 2025 performance was notable more for the drama surrounding it — he suffered an injury scare during the game but remained in the lineup as the Spurs rallied from a 102-93 Q3 deficit to win 134-132 on a 41-point fourth quarter.

What are the quarter-by-quarter stats for the last Spurs vs Knicks game?

The December 31 game featured quarter scores of 45-36 (Knicks Q1 lead), 73-63 (Knicks halftime lead), 102-93 (Knicks Q3 lead), and 41-30 (Spurs Q4 comeback) for a final of 134-132 Spurs. The December 16 NBA Cup game showed Spurs 30-28 Q1, 61-59 halftime, 94-84 Q3, with Knicks outscoring the Spurs 35-19 in the fourth quarter.

Related reading

  • ESPN Box Score (Mar 1, 2026)
  • ESPN Box Score (Dec 31, 2025)
  • StatMuse Game Log
  • AiScore Head-to-Head