New York Knicks shooting guard Mikal Bridges and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama engaged in a Christmas Day duel in the Knicks’ 117-114 victory on Wednesday.

Bridges scored 41 points, the most he has scored since the Knicks acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets this offseason.

When star center Karl-Anthony Towns was in foul trouble, Bridges stepped up and scored 15 points in the fourth quarter alone.

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New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges gestures after hitting a 3-point shot in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 25, 2024. (Wendell Cruz/Imagn Images)

Bridges shot 17 of 25 from the field while shooting 6 of 9 from long range.

The 20-year-old Wembanyama was sensational in defeat. The Spurs’ young star scored 42 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as well as four assists and four blocks. He also made six 3-pointers.

Wembanyama’s performance continued a string of strong games after he was named the Western Conference Player of the Week.

Knicks forward Josh Hart finished the game with 12 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, but his last two rebounds were his most important.

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Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs goes for a shot on goal following a shot by Josh Hart (3) of the New York Knicks in the first half on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Knicks had a three-point lead with 39 seconds left and the Spurs chose not to foul. Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson missed a 15-foot jump shot, but Hart grabbed the rebound.

Then, with four seconds left, Knicks forward OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer, but Hart tried again for the offensive rebound and the Knicks ran out of time.

Towns scored 21 points with nine rebounds while Brunson added 20 points in the win.

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Mikal Bridges (center) of the New York Knicks shoots in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

With the win, the Knicks won their fifth straight game and improved to 20-10.

The Knicks next face the Orlando Magic on Friday.

The loss dropped the Spurs to 15-15 and their next game is Friday against the Nets.

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