Knicks Dominate Spurs, Shamet Praises Bench

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The New York Knicks dominated the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 114-89. Veteran Guard Landry Schimett came off the bench for 25 minutes, scoring 7 points and dishing 3 assists while posting a plus 19. Rating. His play helped set a physical tone right from the start. Here in the game, Josh Hart's intense ball pressure on the first possession fired up the whole team. That energy sparked a massive 26-2 run in the first half, putting the spurs on their heels. The Knicks controlled the pace and made every possession a battle. Schimett praised the bench units 31 points total, calling it a key strength that keeps opponents guessing. He highlighted how their style differs from the starters, adding variety to the attack. Players like 20-year-old Rookie, Muhammad Diawara, stepped up with 14 points. Schimett has a simple message for Diawara.

1:00Shoot every time the ball comes his way. That veteran guidance is building confidence in the young talent. The Knicks are fostering a tough, focused mindset across the roster. With a 39-22 record, New York has locked the third seed in the Eastern Conference. This win shows the grit needed for playoff runs, blending experience with emerging stars for a real championship push. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.