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Jalen Brunson's 61 points not enough as Victor Wembanyama's 40-20 effort propels Spurs past Knicks in OT

Jalen Brunson challenged Carmelo Anthony's New York Knicks scoring record in a 61-point night on Friday.

But it wasn't enough as Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 130-126 overtime win over his Knicks.

While Brunson lit up the scoreboard, Wembanyama added another sensational stat line to his remarkable rookie season. The Spurs center posted 40 points, 20 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block to lead San Antonio to its third straight win. The 40-point, 20-rebound effort was the first by a rookie since Shaquille O'Neal posted 46 points and 21 rebounds with the Orlando Magic in 1993.