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The NBA Christmas Day slate included four games. It began with the San Antonio Spurs facing the New York Knicks. The second game was the Dallas Mavericks hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Western Conference clash. The Mavericks saw superstar Luka D0ncic leave the game with a concerning calf strain, and the reports state that […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers are treating NBA fans to a game on Christmas Day Wednesday night. It is turning out to be a very competitive contest between two Pacific division rivals, but Stephen Curry added some light moment with a mid-game banter with Lakers head coach JJ Redick. During a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 118-114 in a tight Christmas matchup. Joel Embiid played a huge role in the 2024-25 Sixers’ best victory to date. He was very close, however, to being a late scratch. Embiid nearly injured his ankle during pregame warm-ups, twisting his right ankle as he landed on a jumper. […]

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors have work on Christmas Day, as they are playing LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center in San Francisco on Wednesday night. It is a challenge to play on such a day, but Kuminga is surely giving it his all in this contest. Just take […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama nearly stole a Christmas Day victory at Madison Square Garden, but the New York Knicks were able to escape 117-114 in the final minutes. Wembanyama made his presence known early. The second-year big man connected on four threes by halftime, and dominated in the paint with 18 rebounds […]

The Dallas Mavericks have shot up to the upper echelon of the Western Conference standings, and a big reason for that has been the play of star point guard Kyrie Irving. Coming into the Mavericks’ Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kyrie Irving dropped major praise on Wolves’ star Anthony Edwards. Following the Wolves’ […]

The NBA just wrapped up its second annual event, the NBA Cup, in Las Vegas, Nevada with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks defeating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. But what has the NBA’s in-season tournament experience in December been like compared to the NBA Finals in June? ClutchPoints has had a reporter […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors are going at it on Christmas Day in a clash between two storied franchises that are looking to find some consistency this season. The two teams are playing a very tightly contested game in the first half, as neither has been able to get any separation. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had an inconsistent season this year after trading franchise star Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. But they got a much-needed win on Christmas against the Dallas Mavericks. Following the win, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards spoke about the team’s inconsistent season, as per Chris […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have lost their Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-99, but they put up a fight, crawling back from a 20+ point deficit to get back into the game. In the process, Mavericks guard Klay Thompson passed former NBA great Reggie Miller on the all-time three-point list. Following the game, […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic was forced to leave the Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day game early with a calf injury. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Doncic is expected to miss an “extended period of time” with the injury. “The Dallas Mavericks are bracing for star Luka Doncic to miss an extended period of time after […]

The third game on NBA Christmas Day pitted the Philadelphia 76ers (11-17) against the Boston Celtics (22-8) for the first time all season. The Sixers came to play in the early-evening showdown at TD Garden, though they fumbled through the final minutes. Still, they came out victorious, 118-114. The 76ers have started to get it […]

Rookies have a hard time adjusting to any business or industry. Basketball’s learning curve is just a bit more steep but the captivating Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) have been giving their first-year players room to grow. Both Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells are regularly starting games next to Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

As the Boston Celtics duke it out with the Philadelphia 76ers in a back-and-forth battle on Christmas Day, disaster struck when star center Kristaps Porzingis suffered an apparent ankle injury in the second quarter and left the court. Was this something serious? Did the big man just need a break? At the time, fans didn’t […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-99 on Christmas Day. Dallas trailed 90-68 at the end of the third quarter before making things interesting, but the Mavs fell short in the end. Luka Doncic exited the game in the second quarter with a left calf strain and did not return, […]

The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to five games with a 117-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day, improving to 20-10 on the season. Mikal Bridges delivered a dominant performance, scoring 41 points along with four assists, two steals, and two blocks. However, the game also featured standout efforts from […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the floor for a Christmas Day game against the rival Boston Celtics from the TD Garden. The game marked one of the few instances where the 76ers’ big three trio of Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid would take the floor together, but things almost didn’t work […]

As Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the last contest against the San Antonio Spurs, he almost suffered an injury scare once again in the pre-game warmups before the Christmas Day matchup facing the Boston Celtics. With Embiid’s health always in question, there was video of the incident as he was trying a […]

Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks passed NBA legend Reggie Miller for fifth on the all-time three-point list in the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints. Thompson hit the three-pointer at the 8:49 mark of the fourth quarter, and it was his 2,561st three-point shot made in his career, according […]

As Wednesday saw the reports that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler wants to be traded before the Feb. 6 deadline, his injury status for Thursday’s game against the Orlando Magic has been released along with point guard Terry Rozier. With the Heat beating the Brooklyn Nets last Monday, they want to build on the victory, […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is unquestionably one of the best players in the NBA. Everyone knows that. However, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch shared an insightful take on Doncic’s game ahead of Wednesday’s Timberwolves-Mavericks clash. “He plays with such an unbelievable acceptance of what the defense is going to do to […]

On Wednesday, the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs hit the floor at Madison Square Garden for a Christmas Day clash. The game marked the Christmas debut of superstar Victor Wembanyama, but ultimately it was the Knicks who ended up making the crucial plays down the stretch en route to a 117-114 victory. The […]

The Boston Celtics will be shorthanded against the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day. Ahead of their marquee holiday matchup, the Celtics’ injury report was headlined by Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday. Hours before tip-off, Boston announced Tatum and White would be available, while Holiday was ruled out against the 76ers. Tatum’s non-COVID illness […]

The New York Knicks got a big 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day, and Mikal Bridges did the heavy lifting on offense with 41 points. After receiving much criticism early on in the season after a slow start individually, Bridges is playing to expectations now, and Josh Hart, who played a […]

We’ve seen a massive resurgence over the last few months surrounding the Air Foamposite, and Nike is planning on fully resurrecting the once-again popular silhouette. First debuted by Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway, the shoes have remained relevant in street culture with a cult following and loyal enthusiasts of the unique silhouette. Come next holiday, […]

There’s not many sneakers more recognizable than the historic Air Jordan 1, the shoe that started this whole sneaker craze when Michael Jordan and Nike changed the world in 1985. The “Chicago” colorway is engrained is every sneaker fan’s mind as a timeless silhouette and come 2025, we’ll see the classic color scheme return once […]

NBA teams are looking to improve their roster through trades around this time of the season, but there are also some players in the G-League to take into account. This year, Nassir Little is the player that teams have an eye on, according to Marc Stein. “On the other side of that matchup, meanwhile, league […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with injuries here and there during the season, and just when it looked like they were in the clear, Luka Doncic suffered a non-contact leg injury. During their Christmas game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic was driving to the paint, stopped, and then passed the ball out as he […]

NBA players are the best basketball players in the world. As a result, dunking should theoretically be easy for any NBA player, especially the taller ones. In fact, it’s basic physics to realize that the taller a player is, the easier it is for them to convert a slam dunk. But surprisingly, even some of […]

The Denver Nuggets may be looking to make a splash ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, with Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly among their targets. The Athletic first reported that the Nuggets were in the market for a player to significantly bolster their offense, and Ian Begley of SNY added last […]

The 2003 NBA All-Star Game may have been one of the league’s most star-studded events featuring players like Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan, and Tracy McGrady for the East and the likes of Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan for the West. It was a breakout year, however, for Kobe Bryant as he came in off the […]

DALLAS — Anthony Edwards is unquestionably one of the best players in the NBA. Edwards has continued to play at a high level despite the Minnesota Timberwolves’ struggles this season. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes playing for Team USA in the Olympics has helped Edwards continue to take a step forward. “Spending time […]

The NBA’s annual tradition of Christmas Day games will feature five matchups, including a highly anticipated contest between the Los Angeles Lakers (16-13) and the Golden State Warriors (15-13) at 8:00 p.m. ET. Ahead of the game, LeBron James expressed his disappointment over the absence of the once-beloved Christmas Day uniforms. Taking to X, formerly […]

Defense often takes a backseat to flashy offensive plays but Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies have a rookie giving every All-Star a headache. Jaylen Wells has been a quick fan favorite thanks to some relentless effort on the less glamorous side of the hardwood. Taylor Jenkins has every reason to trust the second-rounder consistently corralling […]

The New York Knicks came away with a 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day, and although Victor Wembanyama was the center of attention with 42 points, Mikal Bridges was the star of the game for New York, scoring 41 points. Bridges joined an exclusive club with the performance, as he became […]

The San Antonio Spurs played their first Christmas game in eight years on Wednesday, which means it was also the first time Victor Wembanyama suited up under the bright lights of December 25. Plus, they also faced the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Needless to say, Wemby did not disappoint. The […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t had a ton of success so far this year but they have been entertaining to watch, embracing a youth movement and recently upsetting the Boston Celtics on the road. Chicago leaned into its youth by letting DeMar DeRozan walk in free agency this past offseason and trading Alex Caruso for Josh […]

The NBA decided to get creative on Christmas Day and went with a Dunk the Halls broadcast that is the animated version of the San Antonio and New York Knicks game. Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and others are involved in the broadcast, which makes it a fun watch for kids […]

Ahead of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will likely play on Christmas Day. Despite scoring a team-high 27 points in the Mavs’ 132-108 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, Doncic is dealing with a left heel contusion that led to his name popping up on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s […]