Acting head coach Mitch Johnson stressing need for defense to stay "connected" even while the 7-foot-3 center blocks shot after shot.

Those who tuned in for the early Christmas showdown between the Spurs and Knicks got a front-row seat to one of the most dominant performances you’ll ever see on the NBA holiday stage — even though the Knicks ultimately walked away with a 128-125 victory.

The NBA's Christmas Day schedule tipped off with a clash between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. Following the game, Victor Wembanyama addressed the loss with a pointed statement. Christmas Day in the NBA always delivers marquee matchups,