The Knicks survive a 42 point, 18 rebound onslaught by Victor Wembanyama to prevail by three at Madison Square Garden.

Victor Wembanyama had 42 points and 18 rebounds in a memorable Christmas Day debut. But that could only get the San Antonio Spurs close before falling short, with the New York Knicks pulling out a 117-114 victory Wednesday.

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The New York Knicks held on for a 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs Christmas Day as Mikal Bridges scored 41 points and outdueled Victor Wembanyama.

The San Antonio Spurs took on the New York Knicks for their 12th Christmas Game in franchise history and their first one since they played the Chicago Bulls in 2016. The Spurs lost 117-114 but with Victor Wembanyama on the roster, the Spurs should get plenty of marquee matchups in coming years.

Take a closer look at the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs game, with odds, betting tips, and head-to-head stats.

The Knicks are currently third in the Eastern Conference standings at 19-10, and have just come off a 139-125 win over the Toronto Raptors. San Antonio’s matchup against New York is its second match in a four-game road trip. The Spurs currently have a 15 ...

Don't let the haters fool you; the NBA on Christmas Day was a successful outing for the league. One reason for that was the absolute classic between the San Ant

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