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Victor Wembanyama scores 42 in a memorable Christmas debut but Spurs fall short against the Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama nearly obliterated the Spurs' Christmas record book in his first time playing on the holiday. Nearly won the game, too. His 42 points and 18 rebounds could only get San Antonio close before falling short, with the New York Knicks...
Bridges scores season-high 41, Knicks withstand Wembanyama's monster Christmas debut to edge Spurs
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday. Wembanyama set a Spurs' record for points on the holiday and added 18 rebounds,...
Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs. Steph. The NBA's Christmas Day lineup, as always, has star power
LeBron James made his Christmas debut in 2003. Victor Wembanyama was born 10 days later. That's right: James has been featured on the NBA's big day for longer than Wembanyama has been alive. And on Wednesday — when the league celebrates Christmas with games for the 77th time —...
Maxey rallies the 76ers to a 111-106 victory over the Spurs after Embiid is ejected
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and made two crucial plays in the final minute, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied after Joel Embiid was ejected to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Monday night. Embiid was thrown out by referee Jenna...
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby: Spurs-Knicks Christmas game is also an animated one at Disney World
NEW YORK (AP) — There's a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. An animated game, anyway. The real game takes place at Madison Square Garden, where Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs face the New York...
Smith scores 26, Delaware State beats Alabama State 83-80 in Chris Paul HBCU Classic
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Robert Smith scored 26 points as Delaware State beat Alabama State 83-80 in the Chris Paul HBCU Classic at the Mohegan Sun on Friday night. Smith shot 9 for 15, including 7 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Hornets (7-6). Martez Robinson scored 23 points...
Victor Wembanyama scores 42 points in the Spurs' 133-126 OT victory over the Hawks
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 42 points in overtime and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday night. Wembanyama was 13 for 24 from the field, going 7 of 15 on 3-pointers. He also had six rebounds, five assists, four blocks...
AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado was a first-team selection at two spots and a second-team pick at another on The Associated Press All-America team announced Monday. Hunter and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts were repeat first-team selections, and Boise State's Ashton...
LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break. James is fighting a left foot injury and was away from the team most of last week because of personal reasons. ...
Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs' 118-116 win over Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night. Jerami Grant made a layup to tie the game at 116 with 6.1 seconds to go, but he fouled...
