LeBron James holds the record for most points scored on Christmas Day with 476 points and has played in 18 Christmas games. The NBA’s Christmas Day schedule features five games with superstar matchups and notable debuts. Victor Wembanyama, who has averaged 29 points per game and 5.2 blocks per game in his last five games, will make his Christmas debut against the New York Knicks. The Knicks, currently third in the East, have improved their defense significantly over the past month. The Minnesota Timberwolves, with the league’s best defense in December, face the Dallas Mavericks, where Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 59 points in their last meeting. The Boston Celtics, with the league’s highest payroll, take on the Philadelphia 76ers, who have struggled with injuries but have shown signs of improvement. The Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, will play the Phoenix Suns, who have been plagued by injuries to their stars. The Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors, with Stephen Curry averaging 33 points per game against them last season.
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