10 NBA things to watch for on Christmas Day

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The NBA’s 2018 Christmas Day slate has something for everyone.

Love watching superstars dominate? Start off your day with Giannis Antetokounmpo going against a hapless New York Knicks squad in Madison Square Garden.

Love seeing old teammates clash? Russell Westbrook and James Harden will square off in Houston in a game that could wind up having playoff implications down the line.

Love rivalry games? Feast on the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, who rekindled their longstanding animosity toward one another in the playoffs this past spring.

Love rematches? LeBron James gets to face his perennial roadblock, the Golden State Warriors, for the first time with the Los Angeles Lakers.

And if you love high-scoring guards, the nightcap between the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz features Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Donovan Mitchell. Bombs away!

Whatever your preference, make sure you carve out a few hours away from your family on Christmas Day to enjoy the best the NBA has to offer.

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