Listen, we should all be excited that the Boston Celtics will once again be gracing the national stage on Christmas Day. I just don’t see where the NBA was going with their choice of matchups.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans? Yes, Zion Williamson could be a generational talent that intimidates opponents in an awe-inspiring way. But that team doesn’t seem deserving of taking on the 2019 playoff #2-seed Denver Nuggets in the spotlight.
Several teams seemed to earn the right to be featured on Christmas Day. Making the playoffs for many years should get you a marquee matchup.