Despite a dominant game from Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs didn't have enough to get past the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. Wembanyama, who

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.

The New York Knicks held on for a 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs Christmas Day as Mikal Bridges scored 41 points and outdueled Victor Wembanyama.

Madison Square Garden will host an early basketball treat this Wednesday as the New York Knicks (19-10) take on the San Antonio Spurs (15-14).

Victor Wembanyama had 42 points and 18 rebounds in a memorable Christmas Day debut. But that could only get the San Antonio Spurs close before falling short, with the New York Knicks pulling out a 117-114 victory Wednesday.

In the loss to the Spurs, Brunson scored 61 points on a career-high 47 shots. This season, the Knicks have improved their offense with Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, so Brunson won't be expected to dominate on the scoring front.

When dissecting the San Antonio Spurs' 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks on Christmas Day, the devil is really in the details. Looking at the overall team statistics, one can tell exactly where the issues were found. In fact, there were three key areas.

Game 1 of 5 on Christmas Day 2024 features the San Antonio Spurs (15-14) and the New York Knicks (19-10) at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Spurs are currently 4-7 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home.

But where the game turned in the holiday matinee was where it so often does for the Knicks — when the defensive prowess of OG Anunoby once again made Tom Thibodeau’s heart grow three sizes. In this case, it avoided the Knicks coach turning into the Grinch.

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Wembanyama was one three-pointer away from topping Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most points scored (44) in a Christmas Day debut. Anunoby held Wembanyama from converting a bucket down the stretch as the Knicks kept the Spurs at bay to seal the victory, per New York Post’s Stefan Bondy.