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New York Knicks’ shooting guard Mikal Bridges and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama were involved in a Christmas Day duel in the Knicks’ 117-114 victory on Wednesday.
Bridges scored 41 points, his most since the Knicks acquired him in the big trade with Brooklyn Nets off season.
With star center Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble, Bridges stepped up, scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter alone.
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New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges points after hitting a three-pointer in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York on December 25, 2024. (Wendell Cruz/Imagn Images)
Bridges shot 17-for-25 from the field, while shooting 6-of-9 from behind the arc.
Wembanyama, 20, was sensational in defeat. Spurs the young star scored 42 points with 18 rebounds along with four assists and four blocks. He also made six three-pointers.
Wembanyam’s performance continued a run of strong games after he was named Western Conference player of the week.
Knicks forward Josh Hart finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, but his last two rebounds were the most important.
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San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (1) scores on a shot by New York Knicks’ Josh Hart (3) during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Knicks were up by three points with 39 seconds left and the Spurs decided not to foul. Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson missed a 15-foot jumper, but Hart grabbed the rebound.
Then, with four seconds left, Knicks forward OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer, but Hart again rushed for a layup and the Knicks ran out the clock.
Towns scored 21 points with nine rebounds, while Brunson added 20 points in the win.
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New York Knicks’ Mikal Bridges, center, shoots during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
With this win, the Knicks won their fifth straight game and improved to 20-10.
Next the Knicks face the Orlando Magic Friday.
With the loss, the Spurs fell to 15-15, and they play their next game on Friday against the Nets.
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