Christmas Day has long held a special place in NBA lore, featuring a slate of marquee matchups and memorable moments for over three decades. Recent Christmas games have featured Shaq and Kobe battles, Warriors-Cavs matchups and rare bright spots for Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks. What will fans be treated to this season? Look to the west coast, where the Lakers and Clippers kick off what could be a yearly tradition at the Staples Center.
The battle of Los Angeles isn’t the only matchup in an action-packed Christmas slate. Giannis and the Bucks will face Philadelphia in a battle of Eastern Conference powers, while James Harden will look to earn a sweet revenge win in Golden State.