Mikal Bridges Leads Knicks to Christmas Day Victory Over Spurs
In a thrilling Christmas matchup, Mikal Bridges scores 41 points to edge the San Antonio Spurs, despite Victor Wembanyama's record-breaking Christmas performance.
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Summary
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 day. Victor Wembanyama set a Spurs record with 42 points in his Christmas debut but fell short. Bridges’ performance featured 15 points in the fourth quarter, while the Knicks extended their win streak to five, improving to 20-10. Despite Wembanyama's remarkable statistics, including 18 rebounds and six 3-pointers, the Spurs struggled defensively, yielding 17 offensive rebounds, contributing to their loss and leaving them at 15-15 overall.
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