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Sandro Mamukelashvili delivered an impressive performance, scoring a personal best of 34 points, including a remarkable 21 points in the fourth quarter, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-105 win over the New York Knicks at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday evening.
“Wow,” he said, showing genuine astonishment during the postgame press conference upon discovering that he had become the first player in NBA history to achieve 34 points in under 20 minutes of play.
The 25-year-old Georgian forward was outstanding, hitting 13 of 14 shots from the field, including a perfect 7 for 7 from beyond the arc. Alongside his extraordinary scoring in just 19 minutes and 26 seconds, he also contributed nine rebounds, three assists, and a steal to his team’s effort.
“I cannot put into words how I feel at this moment. It feels like a dream come true. My dad was here; he flew in just yesterday. My brother too… it was truly a memorable night,” he reflected, sharing his emotional reaction. “I have been looking forward to this day for such a long time.”
His team is concluding the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season without the presence of Victor Wembanyama, who has been sidelined due to a right shoulder deep vein thrombosis.
In the matchup against the Knicks, Polish player Jeremy Sochan made a comeback into the starting lineup under Mitch Johnson, contributing ten points, six rebounds, three assists, and a steal in nearly 38 minutes of action.
For the visiting team, British player O.G. Anunoby scored 14 points, along with five rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and an assist. Meanwhile, French player Pacome Dadiet was assigned to the G League with the Westchester Knicks, and German player Ariel Hukporti remained on the injury list while recovering from left knee surgery.
