Victor Wembanyama shined in his first ‘Christmas game’ by scoring 42 points in New York. But the San Antonio Spurs narrowly lost to the Knicks, 117-114 at Madison Square Garden.
The Frenchman, who did not run on December 25, 2023 in his first season in America, finished with a very large statistical line: 42 points (6 of 16 from three points), but also 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks.
But Wemby, the highest scorer of the game, was not able to decide in the money time, did not score any baskets after his last successful three-point shot 6’34 from the end, unlike his New York opponent Mikal Bridges, in full success. (41 points) to the end.
‘Wembanyama is unbelievable, he can score anywhere, so good for him! but today we will leave with the victory!’, replied the Knicks shooter.
The Spurs’ record, 11th in the Western Conference, returned to balance (15-15) after this loss, while the Knicks continued their good first half of the season (3rd in the East with 20 wins in 30 outings ).
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