NBA Communications: The @spurs’ Victor Wembanyama grew to become the third participant in NBA historical past to have 40 or extra factors in his Christmas Day debut, becoming a member of Wilt Chamberlain and Tracy McGrady.
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Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Think about having Wemby within the league and eager for the times when Kendrick Perkins might common 6 PPG as a beginning Whomping Willow heart for 2 totally different Finals groups. – 2:43 PM
Think about having Wemby within the league and eager for the times when Kendrick Perkins might common 6 PPG as a beginning Whomping Willow heart for 2 totally different Finals groups. – 2:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Nice recreation to begin at the moment’s Christmas NBA slate. Wemby confirmed out with 42, Mikal Bridges with a 40-piece of his personal, back-and-forth contest that got here right down to the wire at MSG. Like to see it – 2:30 PM
Nice recreation to begin at the moment’s Christmas NBA slate. Wemby confirmed out with 42, Mikal Bridges with a 40-piece of his personal, back-and-forth contest that got here right down to the wire at MSG. Like to see it – 2:30 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs are unable to safe 2 defensive rebounds and the Knicks maintain on for the three level win.
Wemby 42 pts, 18 reb, 4 blk
Bridges 41 pts
The Spurs fall to…
…15-15 total
…4-8 on the street
…2-3 vs the East
…8-5 in crunch time pic.x.com/Sk5Kfapqbm – 2:29 PM
The Spurs are unable to safe 2 defensive rebounds and the Knicks maintain on for the three level win.
Wemby 42 pts, 18 reb, 4 blk
Bridges 41 pts
The Spurs fall to…
…15-15 total
…4-8 on the street
…2-3 vs the East
…8-5 in crunch time pic.x.com/Sk5Kfapqbm – 2:29 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (42 factors, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks) joins Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic as solely gamers with 40+ factors/15+ rebounds on Christmas.
– Knicks win 117-114 at MSG. pic.x.com/H0eALpF9t0 – 2:28 PM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (42 factors, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks) joins Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic as solely gamers with 40+ factors/15+ rebounds on Christmas.
– Knicks win 117-114 at MSG. pic.x.com/H0eALpF9t0 – 2:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby in his Christmas debut:
42 PTS
18 REB
4 BLK
6 3P
Alien. pic.x.com/6gar1yOCvZ – 2:27 PM
Wemby in his Christmas debut:
42 PTS
18 REB
4 BLK
6 3P
Alien. pic.x.com/6gar1yOCvZ – 2:27 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
What an unbelievable duel between Victor Wembanyama and Mikal Bridges at MSG. – 2:23 PM
What an unbelievable duel between Victor Wembanyama and Mikal Bridges at MSG. – 2:23 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The one gamers with at the very least 42 factors and 15 rebounds on Christmas Day:
— Wilt Chamberlain, twice
— Victor Wembanyama – 2:17 PM
The one gamers with at the very least 42 factors and 15 rebounds on Christmas Day:
— Wilt Chamberlain, twice
— Victor Wembanyama – 2:17 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
40+ on Christmas for Wembanyama!
PAPA NOEL in NY 👽pic.x.com/rSWsAcXfNR – 2:12 PM
40+ on Christmas for Wembanyama!
PAPA NOEL in NY 👽pic.x.com/rSWsAcXfNR – 2:12 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Wemby is the third participant in NBA historical past with 40 factors and 15 rebounds on Christmas Day, becoming a member of Wilt Chamberlain (1959 & 1961) and Nikola Jokic (2022). – 2:11 PM
Wemby is the third participant in NBA historical past with 40 factors and 15 rebounds on Christmas Day, becoming a member of Wilt Chamberlain (1959 & 1961) and Nikola Jokic (2022). – 2:11 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Had they not taken away that 3, Vic Wembanyama would’ve matched Wilt Chamberlain’s 45-point Christmas debut from 1959. – 2:10 PM
Had they not taken away that 3, Vic Wembanyama would’ve matched Wilt Chamberlain’s 45-point Christmas debut from 1959. – 2:10 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Big recreation from Wemby, however it gained’t be a real Joyeaux Noel for the Frenchman except the Spurs acquire the W. – 2:10 PM
Big recreation from Wemby, however it gained’t be a real Joyeaux Noel for the Frenchman except the Spurs acquire the W. – 2:10 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Victor Wembanyama simply grew to become the primary Knicks opponent to attain 40+ at Madison Sq. Backyard on Christmas Day since 1966.
He has 42 in early 4Q – 2:09 PM
Victor Wembanyama simply grew to become the primary Knicks opponent to attain 40+ at Madison Sq. Backyard on Christmas Day since 1966.
He has 42 in early 4Q – 2:09 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Wemby having a Kobe, MJ, Bron kind of Christmas Day efficiency in Madison Sq. Backyard is what I’m right here for. The younger man is certainly standing on Enterprise!!! – 2:09 PM
Wemby having a Kobe, MJ, Bron kind of Christmas Day efficiency in Madison Sq. Backyard is what I’m right here for. The younger man is certainly standing on Enterprise!!! – 2:09 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama: The tenth 45-point recreation in Christmas Day historical past. And there’s lots of time left. – 2:08 PM
Victor Wembanyama: The tenth 45-point recreation in Christmas Day historical past. And there’s lots of time left. – 2:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
42 level Xmas debut for Wemby
20 paint factors
18 factors from three
4 made free throws – 2:08 PM
42 level Xmas debut for Wemby
20 paint factors
18 factors from three
4 made free throws – 2:08 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby with 42 factors. It’s his fourth 40-plus recreation of the season and his second within the final 4 video games. – 2:07 PM
Wemby with 42 factors. It’s his fourth 40-plus recreation of the season and his second within the final 4 video games. – 2:07 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Haven’t checked official shot places, however ought to this maintain with Wemby having 16 paint factors, that might be a brand new season excessive for him in paint scoring this season. – 2:04 PM
Haven’t checked official shot places, however ought to this maintain with Wemby having 16 paint factors, that might be a brand new season excessive for him in paint scoring this season. – 2:04 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
35 factors for Wemby now after he finishes the alley-oop from Champagnie after which layup going beneath Valuable.
Wemby with 16 paint factors – 2:01 PM
35 factors for Wemby now after he finishes the alley-oop from Champagnie after which layup going beneath Valuable.
Wemby with 16 paint factors – 2:01 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Knicks by 5. NYK win the 3Q 37-25.
2s: Knicks by 18
3s: Spurs by 15
FTs: Knicks by 2
Wemby 31 pts, 13 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 4 blk
Sochan 16 pts
Vassell 11 pts
Bridges 26 pts
KAT 21 pts
Brunson 20 pts – 1:55 PM
Knicks by 5. NYK win the 3Q 37-25.
2s: Knicks by 18
3s: Spurs by 15
FTs: Knicks by 2
Wemby 31 pts, 13 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 4 blk
Sochan 16 pts
Vassell 11 pts
Bridges 26 pts
KAT 21 pts
Brunson 20 pts – 1:55 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Getting into at the moment’s recreation, Wemby is capturing 45% on large open 3s (defender 6+ toes away). – 1:45 PM
Getting into at the moment’s recreation, Wemby is capturing 45% on large open 3s (defender 6+ toes away). – 1:45 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby scorching in his Christmas Day debut: 31 factors for his seventh 30-plus recreation of the season. – 1:44 PM
Wemby scorching in his Christmas Day debut: 31 factors for his seventh 30-plus recreation of the season. – 1:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s received 31 factors and it’s nonetheless the 3Q.
He drilled his fifth three on a large open heart arc look.
He’s additionally received 12 paint factors and 4 made free throws.
He recorded his Third block on a Brunson 3PA.
Spurs by 1 – 1:44 PM
Wemby’s received 31 factors and it’s nonetheless the 3Q.
He drilled his fifth three on a large open heart arc look.
He’s additionally received 12 paint factors and 4 made free throws.
He recorded his Third block on a Brunson 3PA.
Spurs by 1 – 1:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Wemby is already elite and he nonetheless has a lot room to develop. Scary stuff for a dude in Yr 2 – 1:44 PM
Wemby is already elite and he nonetheless has a lot room to develop. Scary stuff for a dude in Yr 2 – 1:44 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby’s first half: 24 factors, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks.
No one has had all that in a primary half for the reason that play-by-play period began in 1996. – 1:41 PM
Wemby’s first half: 24 factors, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks.
No one has had all that in a primary half for the reason that play-by-play period began in 1996. – 1:41 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KAT goes proper at Wemby for the slam 💪
(through @NBA)
pic.x.com/CWOCGNpBzQ – 1:39 PM
KAT goes proper at Wemby for the slam 💪
(through @NBA)
pic.x.com/CWOCGNpBzQ – 1:39 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Victor Wembanyama now has 3 3-pointers and three blocks in 4 straight video games. That’s the longest such streak in NBA historical past, per the good @StatsWilliams – 1:36 PM
Victor Wembanyama now has 3 3-pointers and three blocks in 4 straight video games. That’s the longest such streak in NBA historical past, per the good @StatsWilliams – 1:36 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
KAT strikes again! A dunk over Wemby and a protracted 3 in his eye… 66-64 Knicks, 21-8 for Cities – 1:33 PM
KAT strikes again! A dunk over Wemby and a protracted 3 in his eye… 66-64 Knicks, 21-8 for Cities – 1:33 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Wemby and KAT are setting the Tone for Christmas!!! I like it. #NBAChristmas – 1:30 PM
Wemby and KAT are setting the Tone for Christmas!!! I like it. #NBAChristmas – 1:30 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs lead 58-51 on the break behind Wemby’s 24 pts & 11 rebs. Earlier than the sport, Mitch hinted a giant recreation might be coming from him: “He embraces the second…Good gamers who put in the fitting preparation and have the fitting mindset sometimes you see them thrive within the large moments.” – 1:11 PM
Spurs lead 58-51 on the break behind Wemby’s 24 pts & 11 rebs. Earlier than the sport, Mitch hinted a giant recreation might be coming from him: “He embraces the second…Good gamers who put in the fitting preparation and have the fitting mindset sometimes you see them thrive within the large moments.” – 1:11 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
It’s official: Victor Wembanyama has made his entrance into the nationwide conscience. – 1:11 PM
It’s official: Victor Wembanyama has made his entrance into the nationwide conscience. – 1:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby at half:
24 PTS
11 REB
2 BLK
4 3P
Elite Christmas debut. pic.x.com/RfZVMxj7Dj – 1:10 PM
Wemby at half:
24 PTS
11 REB
2 BLK
4 3P
Elite Christmas debut. pic.x.com/RfZVMxj7Dj – 1:10 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 7. SA wins the 2Q 31-23.
2s: Tie
3s: Spurs by 9
FTs: Knicks by 2
Wemby 24 pts (4 made threes), 11 reb, 4 ast, 2 blk
Bridges 16 pts
KAT 10 pts – 1:09 PM
Half: Spurs by 7. SA wins the 2Q 31-23.
2s: Tie
3s: Spurs by 9
FTs: Knicks by 2
Wemby 24 pts (4 made threes), 11 reb, 4 ast, 2 blk
Bridges 16 pts
KAT 10 pts – 1:09 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Right here’s extra wild stuff about Wemby’s influence. When he’s on the ground, opponents had a median shot distance of 15.3 toes, Third-longest within the NBA. When he’s off the court docket, opponents have had a median shot distance of 14.1 toes, which might be the shortest within the league. – 1:09 PM
Right here’s extra wild stuff about Wemby’s influence. When he’s on the ground, opponents had a median shot distance of 15.3 toes, Third-longest within the NBA. When he’s off the court docket, opponents have had a median shot distance of 14.1 toes, which might be the shortest within the league. – 1:09 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Within the first quarter, Wembanyama was capturing every little thing in sight. Now he’s getting his Larry Chook-Magic Johnson passing on.
That is unbelievable to observe – 1:02 PM
Within the first quarter, Wembanyama was capturing every little thing in sight. Now he’s getting his Larry Chook-Magic Johnson passing on.
That is unbelievable to observe – 1:02 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
After the Spurs led by 9 (largest lead of the sport), the Knicks haver responded with a 12-4 run. 7-2 run since Wemby checked out.
Wemby’s received 19 pts within the first half.
Knicks chipping at Spurs’ lead from 3PT – 12:59 PM
After the Spurs led by 9 (largest lead of the sport), the Knicks haver responded with a 12-4 run. 7-2 run since Wemby checked out.
Wemby’s received 19 pts within the first half.
Knicks chipping at Spurs’ lead from 3PT – 12:59 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
15 factors for Wemby now after he drills 2 deep threes to start the 2Q.
Chris Paul can also be 2/3 from distance.
Spurs successful the 3PT line by 15 factors and maintain a 7-point lead. – 12:47 PM
15 factors for Wemby now after he drills 2 deep threes to start the 2Q.
Chris Paul can also be 2/3 from distance.
Spurs successful the 3PT line by 15 factors and maintain a 7-point lead. – 12:47 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Knicks by 1.
2s: Knicks by 10
3s: Spurs by 9
FTs: Tie
Wemby 10 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk
Bridges 9 pts
KAT 8 pts
Brunson 7 pts
No Bassey minutes within the 1Q, Sochan performed backup 5 till Wemby returned – 12:41 PM
1Q: Knicks by 1.
2s: Knicks by 10
3s: Spurs by 9
FTs: Tie
Wemby 10 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk
Bridges 9 pts
KAT 8 pts
Brunson 7 pts
No Bassey minutes within the 1Q, Sochan performed backup 5 till Wemby returned – 12:41 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
After beginning 0/4 from distance, Wemby will get his first triple to fall on a pull-up nook look.
He’s received 7 factors to steer the Spurs early, together with 2 blocks – 12:35 PM
After beginning 0/4 from distance, Wemby will get his first triple to fall on a pull-up nook look.
He’s received 7 factors to steer the Spurs early, together with 2 blocks – 12:35 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Coming into this recreation, Wembanyama had accounted for 47% of San Antonio’s blocks this season (95 of 202), the very best proportion this season within the NBA. – 12:26 PM
Coming into this recreation, Wembanyama had accounted for 47% of San Antonio’s blocks this season (95 of 202), the very best proportion this season within the NBA. – 12:26 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Wemby is sporting a GT Hustle PE on Christmas Day on the Backyard. pic.x.com/jWSUO03X4L – 12:25 PM
Wemby is sporting a GT Hustle PE on Christmas Day on the Backyard. pic.x.com/jWSUO03X4L – 12:25 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Victor Wembanyama wanted 96 video games to succeed in 350 profession blocks. That’s the third-fewest video games to hit that milestone since blocks grew to become an official stat in 1973-74. – 12:21 PM
Victor Wembanyama wanted 96 video games to succeed in 350 profession blocks. That’s the third-fewest video games to hit that milestone since blocks grew to become an official stat in 1973-74. – 12:21 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
We’re now as much as 64 straight video games with a block for Victor Wembanyama. – 12:20 PM
We’re now as much as 64 straight video games with a block for Victor Wembanyama. – 12:20 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby: 4 factors, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a pair of blocks within the first 7 minutes of his first Christmas recreation. – 12:19 PM
Wemby: 4 factors, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a pair of blocks within the first 7 minutes of his first Christmas recreation. – 12:19 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Animated Wemby and Brunson in warmups 😂🔥
Dunk the Halls on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+ 🎁 pic.x.com/eZTDJVJ6ZU – 12:08 PM
Animated Wemby and Brunson in warmups 😂🔥
Dunk the Halls on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+ 🎁 pic.x.com/eZTDJVJ6ZU – 12:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs @ Knicks on Christmas Day:
1 – CP3 vs Brunson
2 – Vassell vs Bridges
3 – Barnes vs OG
4 – Sochan vs Hart
5 – Wemby vs KAT – 11:40 AM
Starters for Spurs @ Knicks on Christmas Day:
1 – CP3 vs Brunson
2 – Vassell vs Bridges
3 – Barnes vs OG
4 – Sochan vs Hart
5 – Wemby vs KAT – 11:40 AM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
All the time an fascinating sight to see Wemby and performing head coach Mitch Johnson placing in pregame work collectively. Spurs locker room is fairly full of life. Younger squad is happy to play on Christmas. pic.x.com/k3PzlhXwgQ – 11:25 AM
All the time an fascinating sight to see Wemby and performing head coach Mitch Johnson placing in pregame work collectively. Spurs locker room is fairly full of life. Younger squad is happy to play on Christmas. pic.x.com/k3PzlhXwgQ – 11:25 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama takes the Madison Sq. Backyard court docket for Christmas pic.x.com/Eh7QkzpMi0 – 11:14 AM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama takes the Madison Sq. Backyard court docket for Christmas pic.x.com/Eh7QkzpMi0 – 11:14 AM
Extra on this storyline
NBA Historical past: Victor Wembanyama turns into the primary participant in NBA historical past to report 40+ factors, 15+ rebounds, 5+ 3PM and 4+ blocks in a recreation. -via Twitter / December 25, 2024
Vincent Goodwill: The Knicks grit and hustle retains the Spurs away from one last possession and one last likelihood for Victor to be the MSG Grinch, 117-114. Victor Wembanyama: 42-18-4-4 (Three away from tying Wilt Chamberlain’s Christmas debut report) Mikal Bridges with 41 to hold the Knicks within the fourth -via Twitter @VinceGoodwill / December 25, 2024
Tim Reynolds: First time since 1961 that two gamers have had 40 in the identical Christmas recreation: — Victor Wembanyama and Mikal Bridges, 2024 — Wilt Chamberlain and Richie Guerin, 1961 — Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robertson, 1961 -via Twitter @ByTimReynolds / December 25, 2024
