The San Antonio Spurs (3 - 1) defeated the New York Knicks (2 - 2) by a count of 94 - 84 on Monday at Madison Square Garden. Kawhi Leonard continued to look like an All-Star in the affair, recording his second double - double of the season and finishing with 18 points and 14 rebounds in 36 minutes. He also continues to excel as one of the best on - ball defenders in the NBA, recording four blocks and two steals. Tim Duncan added a double - double of his own, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds on top of six assists, while LaMarcus Aldridge scored a team - high 19 points and grabbed six rebounds in 32 minutes. Even in defeat, the Knicks showed promise, as rookie forward Kristaps Porzingis recorded the first double - double of his short NBA career, finishing with 13 points on just 5 - of - 15 shooting and 14 rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 19 points of his own, but shot just 4 - of - 17 from the field, as shooting struggles plagued the entire team. Overall, New York shot just 36 percent from the field in the losing effort. Up next, the Spurs will travel to Washington D.C. on Wednesday to take on the Wizards, while the Knicks head to Cleveland on Wednesday to take on the Cavaliers.
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