Victor Wembanyama had 42 points and 18 rebounds in a memorable Christmas Day debut. But that could only get the San Antonio Spurs close before falling short, with the New York Knicks pulling out a 117-114 victory Wednesday.

In a loss to the Knicks, the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama posts 42 points, 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocks, a stat line matched only once since 1991.

Despite a dominant game from Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs didn't have enough to get past the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. Wembanyama, who