Chandler Lifts Knicks Over Spurs; 128 to 115

The New York Knicks played the NBA’s best team the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are going to be without forward Danilo Gallinari for the next 2-3 weeks with a sprained left knee. He wasn’t missed on Tuesday night and the Knicks started Ronny Turiaf in his place. Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 31 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. He really stepped out and showed why he is a nice role player who can score anytime he wants. His value for this team is at an all-time high. The Knicks also had a great game out of point guard Raymond Felton who scored 28 points, 7 assist, and 4 rebounds. He really showed his great efforts and played really well. The importance of this win is very important because this marked the 20th victory for the Knicks this season. Amar'e Stoudemire scored 28 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 6 assist. He really gave the Knicks a great opportunity to win because he came out with high energy and provided a spark for the team.

The Spurs had a great game out of guard Tony Parker who scored 26 points and dished out 6 assist. He was getting to the rim at will and scored most of his points in the paint. He is a very underrated point guard and deserves high praises for his efforts. DeJuan Blair played well in his limited playing time as he scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Tim Duncan scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. The Spurs starters were pulled with 3 minutes remaining which was very surprising because the Spurs were within 10 points. The Spurs couldn’t match the Knicks high offense and great scoring. This game was very close the entire way, but the Knicks were able to pull away in the fourth to seal the victory.

Scores Below:

Spurs Box Score:

Starters	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Tony Parker, G	32	9-15	0-1	8-11	2	6	2	0	2	3	26
Manu Ginobili, G	34	5-11	1-4	4-4	5	5	1	1	3	2	15
Richard Jefferson, F	35	5-8	1-3	2-4	3	1	0	0	2	0	13
Tim Duncan, F-C	29	5-14	0-0	4-4	6	1	1	1	3	3	14
DeJuan Blair, C-F	18	8-12	0-0	1-2	8	0	1	0	0	2	17
Bench	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Matt Bonner, F-C	13	1-1	0-0	0-0	3	3	0	0	0	1	2
Chris Quinn, G	3	1-2	1-2	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3
Gary Neal, G	22	3-11	1-7	1-1	3	1	0	0	0	3	8
Antonio McDyess, F-C	18	2-2	0-0	0-0	4	0	0	1	3	0	4
Ime Udoka, G-F	3	0-0	0-0	0-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Tiago Splitter, F	3	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
George Hill, G	30	5-6	1-1	2-2	2	1	0	0	3	3	13
Total		44-82	5-18	22-30	37	18	5	3	16	18	115
		53.7%	27.8%	73.3%

Knicks Box Score:

Starters	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Raymond Felton, G	37	10-17	2-5	6-6	4	7	0	0	0	2	28
Landry Fields, G-F	40	5-10	0-3	3-3	6	3	3	1	0	0	13
Wilson Chandler, SG	39	13-19	3-6	2-2	9	4	1	0	2	1	31
Amar'e Stoudemire, PF	36	11-17	0-0	6-8	9	6	0	3	2	3	28
Ronny Turiaf, C	21	2-2	0-0	0-0	2	1	1	0	0	3	4
Bench	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Toney Douglas, PG	29	3-10	1-4	2-3	1	3	3	0	1	3	9
Shawne Williams, F	21	4-10	1-4	0-0	5	1	0	0	0	3	9
Bill Walker, G-F	18	2-6	1-5	1-1	2	1	1	0	1	2	6
Timofey Mozgov, C	DNP
Anthony Randolph, PF	DNP
Roger Mason Jr., SG	DNP
Andy Rautins, G	DNP
Total		50-91	8-27	20-23	38	26	9	4	6	17	128
		54.9%	29.6%	87.0%