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Live scores, updates, highlights, analysis of the NBA on Christmas Day: The Knicks triumph despite Victor Wembanyama’s show

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Live scores, updates, highlights, analysis of the NBA on Christmas Day: The Knicks triumph despite Victor Wembanyama’s show

Before the opening game on Christmas Day there was talk of Victor Wembanyama conquering Manhattan.

And the sophomore sensation was certainly successful.

Wembanyama scored 42 points, nearly breaking the record of 45 points set by rookie Wilt Chamberlain in his Christmas Day debut in 1959, but the Knicks held on and won 117-114 on Wednesday.

Mikal Bridges had his best game of the season, scoring 41 points on 17 of 25 shooting and six three-pointers to pace the Knicks, and Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 41 points.

Wembanyama added 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocks for San Antonio.

The Knicks, who were 9.5-point favorites at BetMGM, improved to 19-10 while San Antonio fell to 15-14.

  • Knicks 117, Spurs 114

  • Timberwolves-Mavericks, 2:30 p.m. ET: You never know what Anthony Edwards would say.

  • 76ers-Celtics, 5:00 p.m. ET: The champions are the champions.

  • Lakers-Warriors, 8 p.m. ET: Let’s enjoy LeBron vs. Steph while we still can.

  • Nuggets-Suns, 10:30 p.m. ET: Nikola Jokić is the best player in the world and Kevin Durant is still doing it.

Live48 updates

  • Everything is going through Edwards right now. The Wolves offense has been a bit chaotic this year. They lack a true second man who can produce and create at a high level when the defense commits to double teams on Ant.

    It will be interesting to see where they get their offense from outside of Edwards today.

  • Edwards early on. Eight points and assisted on all other field goals. The Wolves will need a big game from him.

  • It’s Dončić’s turn. That’s two threes and a mid-range pull-up in four minutes.

    Meanwhile, Jaden McDaniels is finally taking his first shots. He’s 1-5 early.

  • Luka Dončić vs. Anthony Edwards.

    Two super productive players. Two super different approaches.

    That should be good!

  • Knicks stay tuned

    Knicks win in a thriller!

    OG Anunoby and Josh Hart with key offensive rebounds, and that’s the game.

    We hope we get a similar quality game in Dallas.

  • With 38.6 seconds left he makes it three points, 117-114. You have possessions.

    Bridges, Towns and Brunson combined for 82 of New York’s points today. And they needed every single one of them.

    42/18 for Wembanyama and 21/9 for Sochan.

    Fans got their money’s worth today. Fantastic start to the Christmas playlist!

  • Mikal. Bridges.

    41 points, getting everything he wanted in midfield the whole game.

    17-24 shooting, including 6-8 from three. Spectacular performance.

  • This game is officially crazy. The Knicks and Spurs constantly exchange balls and leads. Knicks get a big boost from the supporting cast. Hart with 11, Miles McBride with 8 off the bench.

    For the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan quietly put up 21 and 8 rebounds.

  • I wouldn’t hate overtime here. What a game!

  • Bridges just hit his sixth triple and has 35 points. After a difficult start to the season, he is once again one of the most devastating plug-and-play players in the league. Great achievement for him.

    Meanwhile, Towns just picked up his fifth foul. Difficult timing. He only played 29 minutes in that game.

  • Mikal Bridges and Victor Wembanyama exchange ideas, and it’s an amazing watch. Wembanyama just hit his sixth triple and has 42 points and 17 rebounds.

  • With just under 10 minutes left, Wembanyama has 35 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and four blocks. Boosts 90-88.

    Looks like we could be in for an NBA Christmas game classic, folks.

  • New York leads as you enter on the 4th floor

    The Knicks move up to five (88-83) as we head into the fourth round. 37 points in the third quarter for New York. Bridges to 26, Towns 21 and Brunson 20.

    That was good. Neither team gave an inch.

  • Once again the game was tied after Bridges converted a three-point play. It was a close affair from the start.

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