Wembanyama’s 42 Points Not Enough as Knicks Edge Spurs
Victor Wembanyama dazzled with 42 points, but Mikal Bridges’ clutch performance led the Knicks to a narrow victory over the Spurs.
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San Antonio: What a game! The Spurs faced off against the Knicks, and it was a real nail-biter. Victor Wembanyama made a splash in his first Christmas Day game, scoring a jaw-dropping 42 points and grabbing 18 rebounds. He really showed everyone what he’s made of.
But here’s the kicker: even with Wembanyama’s historic performance, the Knicks found a way to pull off the win. Mikal Bridges was on fire in the fourth quarter, finishing with 41 points. That’s the second-highest score for a Knicks player on Christmas Day!
The final score? Knicks 117, Spurs 114. It was a close one, and it’s been a long time since we saw two players from opposing teams score over 40 points on Christmas. The last time was way back in 1961!
Other notable performances included Karl-Anthony Towns with 21 points for New York and Jalen Brunson, who added 20 points and nine assists. Jeremy Sochan also contributed 21 points for the Spurs. What a day for basketball!