Jalen Brunson led a fourth-quarter comeback as the New York Knicks erased a double-digit deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs. After the game, Brunson emphasized that the team cannot afford to let up, even after impressive wins.
"We can't get complacent," Brunson said. "Every game matters, and we have to keep pushing."
The Knicks trailed by as many as 14 points in the third quarter before storming back in the final period. Brunson finished with 30 points and 8 assists, while Julius Randle added 25 points and 12 rebounds.
New York's defense clamped down in the fourth quarter, holding the Spurs to just 18 points while scoring 35 themselves. The win improves the Knicks' record to 28-25, keeping them in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.
"We showed a lot of character tonight," Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. "But we have to build on this and not take steps back."