How to watch the Christmas NBA game

LeBron James and Steph Curry are coming with gifts this holiday season.

Two of the NBA’s biggest stars will be featured tonight when James’ Los Angeles Lakers visit Curry’s Golden State Warriors. It is the first time the Western Conference rivals have played this season and is the fourth of five games played on Christmas Day.

The Lakers had their three-game losing streak ended on Monday when they hosted the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five games. Golden State suffered its latest setback on Monday when it hosted the Indiana Pacers.

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When is the Lakers-Warriors game?

Opening tip is Wednesday, December 25th at approximately 8:00 p.m. ET.

Where is the Lakers-Warriors game taking place?

The Warriors host the Lakers from Chase Center in San Francisco.

How to watch the Lakers-Warriors game on TV

The game will be broadcast on ABC/ESPN.

How to stream the Lakers-Warriors game

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The Lakers’ starting five

Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Max Christie
Austin Reaves

The Warriors’ starting five

Lakers vs Warriors odds, line

According to BetMGM odds, the Golden State Warriors are the favorites to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in their Christmas Day matchup.

Spread: Warrior (-4.5)
Money line: Warrior (-190); Lakers (+155)
Over/Under: 222.5

NBA Western Conference standings

Oklahoma City Thunder 23-5
Houston Rockets 20-9
Memphis Grizzlies 20-10
Dallas Mavericks 19-11
Denver Nuggets 16-11
Los Angeles Clippers 17-13
Los Angeles Lakers 16-13
Golden State Warriors 15-13
Minnesota Timberwolves 15-14
San Antonio Spurs 15-15
Phoenix Suns 14-14
Sacramento Kings 13-17
Portland Trail Blazers 9-20
Utah Jazz 7-21
New Orleans Pelicans 5-25

Lakers vs. Warriors all-time record

The Lakers and Warriors have played each other 438 times 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, when the Warriors won 134-120 on April 9 as Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 50 points. LeBron James had 33 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds. Golden State lost 3-1 to 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 best single game results from 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 played the most games on Christmas Day?

The New York Knicks played 55 games on Christmas, more than any other team in the league.

Which NBA teams won the most games on Christmas Day?

The New York Knicks’ 24 wins at Christmas are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers in the league record. The Philadelphia 76ers are in third place with 19. All three teams will play on Christmas this year.

Which player has the most wins on Christmas Day?

LeBron James and his former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade have the most Christmas wins with 10. James has a chance to overtake Wade if the Lakers can beat the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

NBA players to watch this Christmas

Christmas brings out the NBA stars.

From Dolph Schayes to Bill Russell and Oscar Robertson to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry, the biggest names and best players were part of the league’s Christmas schedule.

This December 25th is the same.

Jeff Zillgitt profiles the top NBA players to watch for the 2024 Christmas Games.

NBA MVP candidates

Who is this year’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the next player to go deep into the NBA MVP discussion? Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the top candidates.

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