The New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 in a Christmas Day nail-biter at Madison Square Garden.
Mikal Bridges shined with a season-high 41 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, overshadowing Victor Wembanyama’s 42-point, 18-rebound effort for the Spurs.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Boston Celtics 112-109 despite Joel Embiid playing through an ankle scare, contributing 27 points and the game-clinching free throws. Tyrese Maxey led with 33 points and 12 assists.
The Timberwolves also downed the Dallas Mavericks 105-99, surviving a Kyrie Irving-led rally after Luka Doncic exited with a calf injury.
Anthony Edwards sealed the win with 26 points and key plays down the stretch.
