Knicks Edge Spurs in Christmas Thriller Despite Victor Wembanyama's Historic 42-Point Performance

Mikal Bridges shines with 41 points as New York secures its fifth straight win, overcoming the Spurs' rising star at Madison Square Garden.

Victor Wembanyama delivered a record-breaking Christmas Day debut with 42 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks, but the Spurs fell to the Knicks 117-114.
Mikal Bridges led the Knicks with 41 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, helping New York erase an eight-point deficit in the final minutes.
Wembanyama became only the third player in NBA history to post 40+ points and 15+ rebounds in a Christmas game, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic.
Josh Hart's two critical offensive rebounds in the final 30 seconds secured the Knicks' victory, extending their winning streak to five games and improving their record to 20-10.
The Spurs' loss highlighted their struggles with rebounding and closing out tight games, despite Wembanyama's continued dominance and the team's 40% shooting from beyond the arc.