The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in an overtime (112-107).
Nate Robinson showed off his "power" of being the only stone that can defeat a hero (Superman), with his 32 points and 10 rebounds in an overtime winning effort against a considerable NBA dominant powerhouse team the San Antonio Spurs.
Tim Duncan of the Spurs scored 26 points and 15 rebounds. But fellow All Star Tony Parker only shot a 5-for-20 and finished with 14 points for the Spurs. Spurs were without Manu Ginobili who was back in San Antonio getting further test on his sore right ankle.
In a game that was close throughout, neither team led by more than three in the fourth quarter. The Spurs had a chance to win it, but Duncan missed a bank shot just before time expired.
Robinson then snapped a 104-all tie with a jumper with 2:37 remaining, then sped downcourt to make a layup over Duncan for a 108-104 lead with 1:55 left. Al Harrington’s drive gave New York a six-point lead 24 seconds later.
It was Robinson’s third straight game leading the Knicks in scoring, with 30 or more points in all of them. He’s still best known for his two slam dunk titles, the latter won Saturday when he donned a green uniform and called himself Krypto-Nate to knock off Howard, who wore a Superman cape for the second straight year.
Robinson will be a restricted free agent this summer, making this a perfect time to show he’s more than just a showman.
The Knicks' win snapped a six-game losing streak. Chrsi Duhon and Wilson Chandler contributed 17 points each. Knicks still down the standing in the East with 22-31 Win Loss card.
