Mikal Bridges and Victor Wembanyama's Epic Showdown Lights Up Madison Square Garden 🎯
In a Christmas Day thriller at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks edged out the San Antonio Spurs 117-114, thanks to a fiery duel between Mikal Bridges and Victor Wembanyama. 🔥🏀
Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' sensational sophomore, was a force to be reckoned with! He dropped a jaw-dropping double-double, scoring 42 points and grabbing 18 rebounds, along with four assists, one steal, and four blocks. Talk about stuffing the stat sheet! 😱📈
Wembanyama's 42 points set a new Spurs franchise record for a Christmas Day game and placed him third among all players in their debut on the occasion. Only the legendary Tracy McGrady (43 points in 2000) and Wilt Chamberlain (45 points in 1959) scored more in their first Christmas Day appearances. 🎄🏆
But Mikal Bridges had other plans! The Knicks' sharpshooter was on fire, making an incredible 17 of 25 field goals, including 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. He racked up 41 points, showcasing some serious efficiency! 🎯🔥
Bridges' performance was the second-highest score in a year-end game in Knicks franchise history, trailing only Bernard King's epic 60-point game in 1984. It was also just the third time in NBA history that two players scored over 40 points on Christmas Day. 🌟🎅
The energy was electric, and fans were treated to a holiday classic that'll be talked about for years! If this game is a sign of what's to come, we're in for an epic season. Can't wait to see what these young stars do next! 🙌🏀
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Mikal Bridges makes Victor Wembanyama's record night less sweet
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