LeBron, Steph face off on Christmas Day NBA game: Live updates
LeBron James and Steph Curry come bearing gifts this holiday season.
Two of the NBA’s biggest stars will be showcased this evening as James’ Los Angeles Lakers visit Curry’s Golden State Warriors. It’s the first time the Western Conference rivals will play this season, and it’s the fourth of five games played on Christmas Day.
The Lakers had their three-game losing streak snapped while hosting the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The Warriors, meanwhile, have lost four of their past five games. Golden State’s most recent setback came while hosting the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
When is Lakers-Warriors game?
- Opening tip will be Wednesday, Dec. 25 at about 8 p.m. ET.
Where is Lakers-Warriors game?
- The Warriors will host the Lakers from Chase Center in San Francisco.
How to watch Lakers-Warriors game on TV
- The game will be broadcast on ABC/ESPN.
How to stream Lakers-Warriors game
- The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
NBA games today
- New York Knicks 117, San Antonio Spurs 114
- Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Dallas Mavericks 99
- Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, 5 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN
- Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors, 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN
- Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC
Lakers vs. Warriors odds, line
The Golden State Warriors are favorites to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers during their Christmas Day matchup, according to the BetMGM odds.
- Spread: Warriors (-4.5)
- Moneyline: Warriors (-190); Lakers (+155)
- Over/under: 222.5
Lakers vs. Warriors all-time record
The Lakers and Warriors have played 438 times against each other in the regular season, with Los Angeles leading the series 262-176. This is their first meeting this season. The last time they played was last season, with the Warriors winning 134-120 on April 9, when Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 50 points. LeBron James had 33 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds. Golden State was 3-1 against Los Angeles last year.
Most points in NBA history on Christmas Day
LeBron James holds the record for most points scored (476) on Christmas Day. Below are the top single-game scoring performances on Christmas:
- Bernard King, Knicks – 60 in 1984
- Wilt Chamberlain, Warriors – 59 in 1961
- Luka Doncic, Mavericks – 50 in 2023
- Rick Barry, Warriors – 50 in 1966
- Jerry West, Lakers – 47 in 1963
- Tracy McGrady, Magic – 46 in 2002
- Dominique Wilkins, Hawks – 45 in 1987
- Tom Heinsohn, Celtics – 45 in 1961
- Wilt Chamberlain, Warriors – 45 in 1959
- Kevin Durant, Thunder – 44 in 2010
- Jerry West, Lakers – 44 in 1965
Which NBA teams have played most Christmas Day games?
The New York Knicks have played in 55 games on Christmas, more than any team in the league.
NBA players to watch on Christmas
Christmas brings out the NBA stars.
From Dolph Schayes to Bill Russell to Oscar Robertson to Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James to Kevin Durant to Steph Curry, the biggest names and best players have been a part of the league’s Christmas schedule.
This Dec. 25 is the same.
Jeff Zillgitt details the top NBA players to watch during the 2024 Christmas Day games.
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