Victor Wembanyama blistered the Knicks for a game-high 42 points -- the most by a visitor on Christmas at Madison Square Garden -- to go with 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, but the Spurs narrowly lost.
Philadelphia's Joel Embiid was ejected for arguing with officials after a charging foul and had to be restrained by coaches in a chaotic first half Monday night against the Spurs that also saw Andre Drummond tossed and then un-ejected upon review.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who is recovering from a "mild stroke," issued a statement saying he and his family are "forever grateful" for the support they've received