Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, leading the New York Knicks to a 117-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas. Victor Wembanyama put on a show in his Christmas debut, setting a Spurs record with 42 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Bridges' offensive onslaught.
NEW YORK -- Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday. Wembanyama set a Spurs ' record for points on the holiday and added 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots. The reigning Western Conference player of the week made six 3-pointers.
TAKEAWAYSSpurs: San Antonio had a chance to pull out a terrific win but gave up 17 offensive rebounds and was unable to get its hands on the ball at the end, with Hart grabbing two misses in the final half-minute to run out the clock.Knicks: Bridges is often needed more for his defense than offense in his first season with the Knicks, but he reminded people on Wednesday just how good he can be with the ball in his hands.
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