In a Christmas classic for the ages, the New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 after a fireworks display between Mikal Bridges and rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama at Madison Square Garden.
Wembanyama dropped a jaw-dropping 42 points – a Spurs Christmas Day record – along with 18 rebounds and 4 blocks. The 19-year-old joined legends Tracy McGrady and Wilt Chamberlain as only the third NBA player ever to score 40+ in their holiday game debut.
But Bridges stole the show late, sinking 41 points on 68% shooting (6/9 from ) to secure the Knicks' win. His performance ranks second in franchise Christmas history behind Bernard King’s iconic 60-point game in 1984. This marks just the *third time* two players have crossed 40+ points in the same Christmas matchup.
While Wembanyama’s record-setting night dazzled, Bridges’ clutch plays proved why holiday games at MSG are pure magic.
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) to secure the Knicks' win. His performance ranks second in franchise Christmas history behind Bernard King’s iconic 60-point game in 1984. This marks just the *third time* two players have crossed 40+ points in the same Christmas matchup. 
