The San Antonio Spurs suffered an upset loss to the Utah Jazz in their last game, ending an eight-game winning streak. Prior to that, the Spurs had a perfect 13-0 record against teams with a losing record. Victor Wembanyama's return to the starting lineup was decent, scoring 32 points with 7 rebounds and 5 blocks. De'Aaron Fox missed the game due to a hamstring issue but is expected to return against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 132-125 in their last home game, with Jalen Brunson scoring 47 points, his highest since scoring 55 points last December. This also marked his highest score at home for the Knicks, surpassing his previous record of 44 points. The Knicks have won 7 of their last 8 games and are currently second in the Eastern Conference with a 20-8 record. The Knicks' offense has been a pleasant surprise this season, displaying improved teamwork compared to last season. They have shown strong capabilities in both offensive execution and team scoring. Although Brunson has a minor ankle injury and played only 20 minutes against the Atlanta Hawks, Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up, with his form having completely recovered since joining the Knicks this season. Additionally, the defensive contributions and corner three-pointers from Anunoby, along with Bridges's drives, have provided steady offensive and defensive output, allowing the Knicks to remain competitive even with key players absent.