Popovich On Spurs' Loss To Knicks: 'We Didn't Respect Our Opponent'
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The poor passing and sloppy shooting in overtime hurt, though the effort was more disappointing than the execution to Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
"We didn't respect the game," he said. "We didn't respect our opponent. It was a pathetic performance, and I hope every player is embarrassed. Not because we're supposed to win the game, quote unquote, but it's about how you play the game."
The NBA's worst team played it better than its defending champions, and the New York Knicks surprised San Antonio 104-100 on Tuesday night.
Alexey Shved scored 21 points and made the key defensive play in overtime for the Knicks, who became the first team in NBA history to enter a game this late in a season with a winning percentage below .200 and beat the defending champs, according to information provided by Elias to the Knicks.
"It a special win for the team and a good win for the fans," Shved said. "They saw a great game today and I hope we will show a little bit more wins. We just try to play hard every time."
Rookie Langston Galloway had a career-high 22 points for the Knicks, who held the Spurs to just one basket in overtime. Lou Amundson finished with 12 points and a career-high 17 rebounds while playing tough against Tim Duncan.
The Knicks (14-53) will host the Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
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