Spurs vs Knicks sees San Antonio post upset; Popovich gets option
The Spurs vs Knicks game on Wednesday saw San Antonio posting an upset as a report said the team has given coach Gregg Popovich an option.
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SPURS VS KNICKS GAME SAW UNDERMANNED SAN ANTIONIO GETTING UPSET WIN
The Spurs vs Knicks game saw undermanned San Anotio coming away with a 120-105 home victory.
Furthermore, Sandro Mamukelashvili dropped a career-high 34 points off-the-bench on 7-of-7 from three-pointers to lead the Spurs (29-039).
Moreover, rookie Stephon Castle scored 22 points, while Chris Paul had 12 points and nine assists.
All five San Antonio starters reached double figures, with Harriison Barnes finishing with 11 points and Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan adding 10 points each.
Mamukelashvili became the first player in NBA history to score 30 or more points while playing less than 20 minutes.
He had 21 of his points in the fourth quarter to help the Spurs keep the Knicks at bay.
SAN ANTONIO GIVES POPOVICH OPTION TO COACH OR NOT, SAYS REPORT
A report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburn and Michael C Wright said the Spurs have let Gregg Popovich to decide whether he will return to coach the team next season.
Moreover, San Antonio is leaving its 76-year-old coach to decide his own fare as he recovers from a mild stroke had in November last year.
Furthermore, lead assistant Mitch Johnson will continue to coach the lead on an interim basis until the end of the season.
“He (Popovich) has earned that (deciding his own fate),” a source told Shelburne and Wright.
Fans are hoping for a Popovich return as center Victor Wembanyama is out with a blood clot in his right shoulder that had him shut down this season.
KNICKS NEVER RECOVERED FROM POOR START, FIRST QUARTER WOES
The Knicks (43-25) never recovered from a poor start on the road.
Furthermore, New York suddenly faced a 28-point deficit against a team missing Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Popovich.
Moreover, Karl Anthony Towns finished with 32 points but he shot 4-of-14 from the field.
Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby scored 14 points each for New York.
The Knicks were outrebounded, 52-44, against an undersized San Antonio squad that started 6-foot-8 Sochan at center due to the 7-foot-3 Wembanyama’s absence.
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