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The San Antonio Spurs edged the New York Knicks 134–132 on December 31 at Frost Bank Center in a tightly contested affair that stayed just under the Vegas total of 235.5 points. J. Champagnie led the Spurs with 36 points while Victor Wembanyama added 31, as San Antonio shot 49.4 percent from the field and connected on 14 three-pointers. The Knicks countered with Jalen Brunson's 29 points and Mikal McBride's 21, though New York's superior three-point volume—22 made triples versus San Antonio's 14—wasn't enough to overcome a fourth-quarter collapse. The Spurs dominated the final period 41–30 to secure the win, outpacing the Knicks' offensive rating (126.0 to 125.7) in a game decided by execution down the stretch. New York's 32 assists on 22 three-pointers showcased their ball movement, but San Antonio's defensive tightening in the fourth quarter proved decisive. The result keeps the Spurs competitive in the Western Conference race while the Knicks' late-game execution issues linger as a concern heading into the new year.
