Victor Wembanyama shone in his first “Christmas game” in the NBA by scoring 42 points in New York but the San Antonio Spurs narrowly lost 117-114 against the Knicks this Wednesday, December 25 at Madison Square Garden.
The Frenchman, who was not in the running on December 25, 2023 during his first American season, finished with a very big stats line: 42 points (6 out of 16 from three points), but also 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks.
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« IHe can score from anywhere”
But Wemby, top scorer of the match, was unable to be decisive in the money time, not scoring any more baskets after his last successful three-point shot 6'34'' from the end, unlike his rival new -Yorker Mikal Bridges, in full success (41 points) until the end.
“Wembanyama is incredible, he can score from everywhere, well done to him! But today we are the ones who leave with victory! », Reacted the Knicks shooter.
Spurs' record, 11e of the Western Conference, returns to balance (15-15) after this defeat, while the Knicks continue their good first part of the season (3e in the East with 20 successes in 30 outings).
