New York Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Scores 41 Points in Win Over San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day
Mikal Bridges and Victor Wembanyama matched up in a Christmas Day duel in the New York Knicks’ 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Bridges, who was acquired by the Knicks in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason, scored 41 points, the most he has scored since joining the team.
With star center Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble, Bridges stepped up, scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter alone. He shot 17-for-25 from the field, while shooting 6 of 9 from beyond the arc.
Wembanyama, 20, was sensational in the loss, scoring 42 points while grabbing 18 rebounds, with four assists and four blocks. He also nailed six 3-pointers, continuing a string of strong games after being named the Western Conference player of the week.
Josh Hart finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, but his last two rebounds were crucial in securing the win for the Knicks. The win was the team’s fifth straight, and they improved to 20-10. The Spurs fell to 15-15 with the loss.
The Knicks’ victory was secured when forward OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer with four seconds left, but Hart hustled for the offensive rebound, and the Knicks were able to run out the clock. Towns scored 21 points with nine rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 20 points in the win.
