Sandro Mamukelashvili's Historic 34-Point Game Lifts Spurs Over Knicks
The Spurs' shorthanded roster handed the Knicks a 120-105 defeat as Mamukelashvili became the first NBA player to score 34 points in under 20 minutes.
- Mamukelashvili shot 13-for-14 from the field, including 7-for-7 from three-point range, and added nine rebounds and three assists in his record-breaking performance.
- The Spurs were missing key players Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, and coach Gregg Popovich, but rallied behind Mamukelashvili and contributions from Stephon Castle and Chris Paul.
- The Knicks' offensive struggles were highlighted by a 0-for-20 shooting start from four starters, leading to a 28-point first-half deficit.
- Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 32 points, but the team has now lost three of their last six games without Jalen Brunson, who remains sidelined with a sprained ankle.
- Mamukelashvili's performance was celebrated courtside by his family and rapper Flavor Flav, adding a personal and cultural highlight to the night.
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