Champagnie’s Historic 11 Threes and Wemby’s Injury Scare: A New Year’s Eve Rollercoaster in San Antonio
- Jan 1
- 2 min read
As the calendar turns to 2026, the San Antonio Spurs have given the 210 Fast Break plenty to talk about. In a New Year's Eve thriller that felt like a playoff rematch, the Spurs edged out the New York Knicks in a high-scoring battle that saw a franchise record shattered.
Champagnie’s Historic Night Silences the Knicks
The headline of the week is undoubtedly Julian Champagnie, who put on a shooting clinic for the ages in San Antonio's 134-132 victory over New York. Champagnie finished with a career-high 36 points, powered by a stunning 11-for-17 performance from beyond the arc. His 11 three-pointers set a new Spurs single-game franchise record, surpassing the previous mark of nine held by Chuck Person since 1997.
The win served as a sweet bit of redemption for San Antonio, who recently lost to this same Knicks squad in the NBA Cup (Emirates Cup) final.
Wembanyama Injury Scare
While the city is celebrating the win, there are bated breaths regarding the health of Victor Wembanyama. The superstar center was dominant with 31 points and 13 rebounds in just 24 minutes before exiting the game in the fourth quarter with a hyperextended left knee.
In a moment that went viral, Wembanyama was heard shouting "I’ll be back!" to fans as he headed to the locker room. Post-game reports are optimistic, with Wembanyama stating he feels "fine" and does not expect to miss significant time.
All-Star Voting: A Changing of the Guard?
The NBA also released the first returns for 2026 All-Star fan voting, reflecting a shifting landscape in the Western Conference:
Luka Dončić (Lakers) leads all players with over 1.24 million votes.
Victor Wembanyama currently sits at #5 in the West with approximately 769,362 votes.
In a surprising twist, LeBron James is currently ranked #9 in fan voting, putting his 21-year streak of being an All-Star starter in serious jeopardy.
Spurs Statistical Breakdown (Last 2 Games)
Game 1: Spurs 134, Knicks 132 (Dec 31, 2025)
Player | PTS | REB | AST | Notes |
Julian Champagnie | 36 | 6 | 0 | 11/17 3PT (Franchise Record) |
Victor Wembanyama | 31 | 13 | 1 | Exited in 4Q (Knee) |
De'Aaron Fox | 26 | 1 | 7 | 3 Steals |
Keldon Johnson | 19 | 8 | 0 | 9/9 FT |
Game 2: Spurs 101, Cavaliers 113 (Dec 29, 2025)
Player | PTS | REB | AST | Notes |
Victor Wembanyama | 26 | 14 | 3 | 10th Double-Double of Season |
Stephon Castle | 15 | 3 | 8 | Alley-oop off backboard to Wemby |
De'Aaron Fox | 14 | 2 | 3 | Return from adductor injury |
Dylan Harper | 11 | 2 | 0 | Rookie scoring spark off bench |
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