Mikal Bridges led the New York Knicks with a season-high 41 points, helping them secure a 117-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, who saw Victor Wembanyama score 42 points in his impressive Christmas debut.

In other games, the Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks 105-99, with Anthony Edwards scoring 26 points. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers edged the Boston Celtics 118-114, thanks to Joel Embiid's 27 points and Tyrese Maxey's 33 points.