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The NBA Christmas Day games kicked off with an epic clash between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, featuring a standout performance by 20-year-old Victor Wembanyama, who scored 42 points in his debut. Despite Wembanyama's stellar play, the Knicks secured a 117-114 win behind Mikal Bridges' 41 points. In another game, the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 28-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks, who lost Luka Dončić to injury, showcasing the potential of...

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left Wednesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors early after rolling his left ankle in the first quarter. Despite trying to play through the injury, Davis was eventually ruled out and finished with no points. The Lakers went on to win 115-113, with LeBron James making history by scoring over 500 career points in his 19th Christmas Day game. Full Article

The NBA played five high-profile games on Christmas, but the NFL is expected to have drawn in more viewers, prompting LeBron James to challenge the rival league's presence on the holiday. While the NBA traditionally owns Christmas as its day, the NFL has recently started playing games on the holiday as well, with two games streamed on Netflix this year resulting in blowouts. Despite the NBA's desire to keep Christmas to themselves, the NFL's popularity...

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić left Wednesday's 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left calf injury sustained in the second quarter, ruling him out at halftime. The Mavericks fear he may miss an extended period of time and will undergo an MRI on Thursday. Despite Dončić's absence, Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 39 points in the loss, while Anthony Edwards paced the Timberwolves with 26 points and eight rebounds in the win....

The New York Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day, with Victor Wembanyama showcasing his talent in a close 117-114 loss. Wembanyama's impressive performance included 42 points, 18 rebounds, and key defensive plays, positioning him as a rising star in the league. Despite the Spurs' defeat, Wembanyama's standout game highlighted his potential to become a future NBA superstar, signaling a new era for the league's emerging talent. Full Article