Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 factors, and the New York Knicks surpassed Victor Wembanyama’s 42 in a monstrous vacation debut to beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
Wembanyama set a Spurs report for factors in the course of the break and added 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. The reigning Western Conference Player of the Week made six 3-pointers.
But Bridges shot 17 of 25 from the sector, 6 of 9 behind the arc, to make sure the Knicks had sufficient offense to win their fifth straight and enhance to 20-10.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 factors and 9 rebounds and Jalen Brunson scored 20 factors. Josh Hart completed with 12 factors, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.
Jeremy Sochan had 21 factors and 9 rebounds for the Spurs.
Takeaway
Spurs: San Antonio had an opportunity to drag out a blowout win, however gave up 17 offensive rebounds and could not get their palms on the ball late, with Hart making two errors within the last half-minute to expire the clock.
Ornaments: Bridges is commonly wanted extra on his protection than his offense in his first season with the Knicks, however on Wednesday he reminded folks how good he may be with the ball in his palms.
Key second
The Spurs had been inside a degree with two minutes left after two free throws by Chris Paul earlier than Bridges made consecutive jumpers for a five-point lead with 1:18 to play.
Key statistic
Wembanyama broke Spurs’ factors report at Christmas. LaMarcus Aldridge had 33 in 2016.
Next
The Spurs will stay in New York to go to Brooklyn on Friday, whereas the Knicks will go to Orlando on Friday.
Associated Press reporting.
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