"Even the games we haven't scored a lot of points, like at Chicago and then Houston, our defense has gotten better. We had five guys on a string. They shut down Houston in the fourth quarter a week ago in a dramatic comeback and gave up just 99 points to Chicago on the road before losing decisively to Cleveland."
"The Spurs had been shooting 50 percent and nearly 38 percent from 3-point range in February, their best offensive month of the season -- and the Knicks simply smothered them at Madison Square Garden, holding them to just 26.5 percent from 3."
"Obviously, he's an extremely talented individual, but you know for us, we have to continue to make strides defensively. I know offense is good, and we're going to keep getting better, and we have talented guys with defensive we have to make sure we we bring that."
The Knicks delivered a dominant defensive performance against the Spurs at Madison Square Garden, winning 114-89 and ending San Antonio's 11-game winning streak. The Knicks held the Spurs to a season-low point total and forced 22 turnovers while limiting three-point shooting to 26.5%, despite the Spurs shooting 50% overall and 38% from three in February. Victor Wembanyama was contained with 25 points and 13 rebounds compared to his 42 points and 18 rebounds in his previous MSG visit. Coach Mike Brown highlighted the team's consistent defensive improvement over recent games, noting the Knicks rank fifth in defensive rating over the last month at 107 points per 100 possessions.
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