2023-11-09 04:28:01
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first game at Madison Square Garden was one of the worst of his fledgling career, with just one basket in the first three quarters, and the New York Knicks routed the New York Knicks 126-105 on Wednesday. the San Antonio Spurs.
The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama missed his first seven shots. On two occasions he didn’t even hit the rim for three quarters.
During that long stretch, the Knicks took a lead of even 30 points. The French star was on the verge of not reaching double digits in points, something that has not happened to him at the beginning of his career.
Finally, he scored eight in the fourth quarter for a total of 14, hitting four of 14 shots.
Jalen Brunson scored 25 points for the Knicks (4-4), who won their second game in a row. RJ Barrett had 24 points and six assists, while Julius Randle finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds.
Immanuel Quickley contributed 19 points off the bench, and Mitchell Robinson led a strong defensive performance once morest Wembanyama, adding eight points and 12 rebounds.
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