Wembanyama Shines in Christmas Day Thriller

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Wembanyama Shines in Christmas Day Thriller

Victor Wembanyama put on an impressive display in the San Antonio Spurs' Christmas Day game against the New York Knicks, although it wasn't enough to secure a win. The Spurs fell to the Knicks 117-114 in a thrilling matchup at Madison Square Garden.

Wembanyama, the 20-year-old French sensation, had a stellar performance with 42 points, 18 rebounds, and four blocks. He shot 16-31 from the field and made six of 16 three-point attempts, coming just three points short of the Christmas debut scoring record set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1959.

Despite Wembanyama's outstanding game, the Knicks managed to edge out the victory thanks to Mikal Bridges' brilliant 15-point fourth-quarter display. Bridges finished with a season-high 41 points, shooting 17-25 from the field and six for nine on three-point attempts. His performance, along with crucial contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns (21 points) and Jalen Brunson (20 points and nine assists), secured the win for the Knicks.

Jeremy Sochan supported Wembanyama with 21 points for the Spurs, but it was not enough to overcome the strong finish by the Knicks. Josh Hart's late-game rebounds were instrumental in ensuring the Knicks' victory, leaving the Spurs with a 15-15 record.

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