Ranking 2025 NBA Christmas Day matchups: LeBron James-Kevin Durant battle, Wembanyama vs. OKC highlight slate
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Five juicy matchups are set for the regular season's marquee showcase
It's Christmas in August! The NBA reminded fans of its existence on Friday by leaking the schedules for both Opening Night and Christmas, and they both come with the requisite amount of star power for these marquee slates. There will once again be five games on Christmas, which will give us a glimpse at superstars like LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama.
Merry Christmas, indeed.
Each matchup presents its own reasons for excitement, but there are always a couple of games that stand out above the rest. Obviously a lot can change by the time Dec. 25 rolls around -- especially in a league where trades and injuries can drastically change the landscape. All we can do is go with the rosters as they currently stand and hope that everyone remains healthy.
