Victor Wembanyama dazzles in Christmas debut, but Knicks escape with win

NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama arrived at Madison Square Garden on a freezing Christmas morning wearing a black ski cap and mask that engulfed his head, save for a few-inch slit around his eyes. Winter fashion accessories could protect the second-year center from frigid wind gusts, but they couldn’t disguise his burgeoning talents. The 20-year-old Wembanyama launched the NBA’s annual holiday showcase in historic fashion, dazzling with an array of highlights before the New York Knicks pulled off a 117-114 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.