Mikal Bridges spent much of this Knicks season before the holidays — too much, probably — as the “but.” As in, yes, the new-look Knicks are shaping up to be a legit contender with an unreal

Led by Mikal Bridges, the New York Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the visiting San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Christmas Day.

Hot-shooting Bridges canceled out Victor Wembanyama's 42-point effort, guiding New York to victory at the Garden.