The Knicks host the red-hot San Antonio Spurs at the Garden in a game that is totally the rubber match of their season matchup with the Spurs, but will go in the books as “only” being a season tie if the Knicks win today, since their defeat of the Spurs in the NBA Cup Final doesn’t count towards the standings.
The Knicks don’t need this game, but boy, it would sure be nice to kick another good team’s ass on national television, right?
Maybe Sochan could have some revenge on the team that cut him!
Let’s go, Knicks!
58 is still theoretically possible, which is great!
11 replies on “2025-26 Game Thread: Knicks vs. Spurs – We All Know This is a Rubber Match”
Only team I hate more than SA is Indiana. Let’s GO!
My hate-o-meter tends more to the Heat, the Celtics and the Lakers (i hate them for being spoiled brats, Luka being the last superstar gifted to them).
PS: But i’m not a person to give much thinking to hate, i just want the Knicks to win!
Let’s gooooo Knicks! 🧡💙
don’t you just hate hate…
I just hate the Celtics
This is an interesting question. I don’t hate SA as much as I am jealous of them always winning the lottery.
I would think Boston is the most hated team to Knicks fans, with the Heath second, and the Pacers a close third.
Of the Western teams, the Lakers are clearly hatable. I guess Houston somewhat. I’ve always hated Dallas but appreciate them gifting us Brunson.
feels like a big ol’ hate boner is just right around the corner ready to pop out…
Top 10 MVP candidates as of February 28:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
2. Cade Cunningham
3. Victor Wembanyama
4. Chet Holmgren
5. Jalen Brunson
6. De’Aaron Fox
7. Kevin Durant
8. Austin Reaves
9. Nikola Jokic
10. Donovan Mitchell
Top 6 Knicks as of February 28:
1. Jalen Brunson
2. Karl-Anthony Towns
3. OG Anunoby
4. Mikal Bridges
5. Josh Hart
6. Mitchell Robinson
Top 6 Knick-Killers as of February 28:
1. Tyrese Maxey
2. Cade Cunningham
3. Franz Wagner
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
5. Josh Giddey
6. Jaylen Brown
Top 10 teams as of February 28:
1. Thunder
2. Pistons
3. Celtics
4. Spurs
5. Knicks
6. Rockets
7. Nuggets
8. Wolves
9. Cavaliers
10. Hornets
Bottom 5 teams as of February 28:
1. Wizards
2. Kings
3. Nets
4. Jazz
5. Pacers
I don’t hate the Spurs—I actually find them to be pretty root-able. Wemby seems like a good kid, and Harper and Castle also seem pretty OK. (All that said, I hope we grind them into dust today.)
If I’m going to bother to hate a team from the West, it would be Phoenix. Having either Dillon Brooks or Grayson Allen on your squad immediately puts you into the “hate-able” category, but having both of them cements it.
Don’t hate the Spurs, just jealous. Hate the Celtics, Lakers, Heat, in that order, and more lately the Pacers (although I really liked Tyrese coming into the league, despite his funky shot, so I feel conflicted).
Definitely hoping I can feel less jealous of the Spurs with a Knicks win.
Jose Jose!
OG just went 10/11 from three on my son’s NBA 2K team, so let’s GO!!
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