Sandro Mamukelashvili of the Spurs Creates NBA History by Scoring 34 Points in 19 Minutes

Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points on 13-for-14 shooting in 19 minutes to become the first player in NBA history to score 34 points while playing less than 20 minutes as the San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night.

San Antonio took a 28-point advantage in the first half thanks to 13 points, seven rebounds, and an assist from Mamukelashvili, who was 7-for-7 from 3-point range.

In the last quarter, he scored 21 points to help the Spurs win.

After Jaylen Brown (33), Kevin Love (32) and Kevin Durant (30), Mamukelashvili is the fourth player in NBA history to score 30+ points in less than 20 minutes played.

San Antonio triumphed for the third time in eight games thanks to 22 points from Stephon Castle. Chris Paul contributed nine assists and twelve points.

OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges both contributed 14 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 32 points and nine rebounds. Due to Jalen Brunson’s sprained right ankle, the Knicks are now 3-3.

Since losing De’Aaron Fox (left pinkie surgery) and Victor Wembanyama (blood clot in right shoulder) to season-ending injuries, the Spurs experienced their most thrilling win.

During a 3:37 scoreless period in the second quarter, the Spurs outscored the Knicks 38–23. In response, the Knicks scored a third-quarter score of 29–16.

Key Takeaways

Knicks: In his seventh game since he returned from surgery on his left ankle this season, Mitchell Robinson scored 13 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. Robinson spent 17 minutes off the bench and went 5 for 6 from the field.

Spurs: In his first appearance back in the starting lineup, Jeremy Sochan finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.