New York Knicks’ capturing guard Mikal Bridges and San Antonio Spurs heart Victor Wembanyama matched up in a Christmas Day duel within the Knicks’ 117-114 win Wednesday.
Bridges scored 41 factors, essentially the most he has scored for the reason that Knicks acquired him in a blockbuster commerce with the Brooklyn Nets within the offseason.
With star heart Karl-Anthony Cities in foul bother, Bridges stepped up, scoring 15 factors within the fourth quarter alone.
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New York Knicks ahead Mikal Bridges gestures after making a 3-point shot within the third quarter in opposition to the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis Dec. 25, 2024. (Wendell Cruz/Imagn Pictures)
Bridges shot 17-for-25 from the sphere, whereas capturing 6 of 9 from past the arc.
Wembanyama, 20, was sensational within the loss. The Spurs’ younger star scored 42 factors whereas grabbing 18 rebounds with 4 assists and 4 blocks. He additionally nailed six 3-pointers.
Wembanyama’s efficiency continued a string of robust video games after he was named the Western Convention participant of the week.
Knicks ahead Josh Hart completed with 12 factors, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, however his final two rebounds have been his most essential.
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The San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (1) commits goaltending on a shot put up by the New York Knicks’ Josh Hart (3) throughout the first half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Picture/Seth Wenig)
The Knicks have been up three factors with 39 seconds left, and the Spurs opted to not foul. Knicks level guard Jalen Brunson missed a 15-foot bounce shot, however Hart snagged the rebound.
Then, with 4 seconds left, Knicks ahead OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer, however Hart once more hustled for the offensive rebound, and the Knicks ran out the clock.
Cities scored 21 factors with 9 rebounds, whereas Brunson added 20 factors within the win.
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The New York Knicks’ Mikal Bridges, heart, places up a shot throughout the first half in opposition to the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Picture/Seth Wenig)
With the win, the Knicks gained their fifth straight recreation and improved to 20-10.
The Knicks subsequent face the Orlando Magic Friday.
With the loss, the Spurs fell to 15-15, and their subsequent recreation is Friday in opposition to the Nets.
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