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Published: 25 December 2024
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The Knicks defeated the Spurs, 117-114, in a thrilling opening to Christmas Day.

Knicks Top Performers
Mikal Bridges – 41 points (season-high), 4 assists, 6 3PM
Karl-Anthony Towns – 21 points, 9 rebounds
Jalen Brunson – 20 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds

Spurs Top Performers
Victor Wembanyama – 42 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks, 6 3PM
Jeremy Sochan – 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 3PM

The Knicks win their 5th straight and improve to 20-10
The Spurs fall to 15-15

Notable Stats:

Victor Wembanyama becomes the 3rd player to record 40+ points in their Christmas debut, joining:
Wilt Chamberlain – 45 points (12/25/1959)
Tracy McGrady – 43 points (12/25/2000)

Victor Wembanyama becomes the first player to record 40+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ 3PM in a game on Christmas

Victor Wembanyama becomes the first player in NBA history to record 40+ points, 15+ rebounds, 5+ 3PM, and 4+ blocks in a game

Victor Wembanyama becomes the first player in NBA history to record 4+ 3PM and 4+ blocks in a game on Christmas

Mikal Bridges becomes the 3rd Knick to record 40+ points on Christmas Day, joining:
Bernard King - 60 PTS (12/25/1984) NY vs NJ
Richie Guerin - 40 PTS (12/25/1961) NY vs PHI

3rd time in NBA history, two opposing players recorded 40+ points in a game on Christmas Day, first time since 1961:
Richie Guerin (40 PTS) NY vs Wilt Chamberlain (59 PTS) PHI – 12/25/1961
Oscar Robertson (40 PTS) CIN vs Elgin Baylor (40 PTS) LA – 12/15/1961


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