Mikal Bridges Leads Knicks Past Wembanyama’s Spurs on Christmas
Mikal Bridges shines with 41 points as Knicks edge Spurs in a thrilling Christmas showdown at Madison Square Garden
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New York: Victor Wembanyama had a Christmas debut that fans won’t forget anytime soon. But sadly, it didn’t lead to a win at Madison Square Garden.
Mikal Bridges was on fire, scoring 41 points and leading the Knicks to a 117-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks made a strong comeback, going on a 9-0 run in the last seven minutes to snatch the win.
Wembanyama put up an impressive 42 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and blocked four shots. He also hit six 3-pointers, making history as the first player to score over 40 points, grab 15 rebounds, and sink five 3-pointers on Christmas Day.
But the Knicks were just a bit better on this day. The game was tight from the start, with the Knicks leading 28-27 after the first quarter. Wembanyama bounced back from a slow start to score 24 points and help the Spurs take a 58-51 lead at halftime.
He kept shooting well from beyond the arc, but the Knicks took charge in the third quarter, leading 88-83 going into the final period. The Spurs surged ahead with a quick 19-6 run, but Bridges and his teammates responded with three straight 3-pointers to regain the lead.
There were several lead changes in the final minutes, but Bridges sealed the deal with a clutch jumper that put the Knicks up 116-111 with just over a minute left.
Bridges finished strong with 41 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson also contributed with 20 points and nine assists.
For the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan scored 21 points, and Chris Paul chipped in with 13 points and seven assists. It was a thrilling game that left Knicks fans celebrating a perfect Christmas gift.
Fans got to witness a spectacular performance from Wembanyama while still enjoying a Knicks win, making it a memorable holiday at Madison Square Garden.