The NBA Christmas Day action is here, with five big games on deck across the Association. The Milwaukee Bucks have already defeated the New York Knicks 109-95, the Rockets held off the Thunder 113-109. Now the Celtics and 76ers renew their rivalry in game three of five!
Keep up with all the action right here! We've got you covered with all the day's scores and highlights.
Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz (LIVE)
Rudy Gobert is showing exactly why he's a perennial favourite to win Defensive Player of the Year
You guys give up, or are you thirsty for more? pic.twitter.com/ZuLFXUYqHN
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 26, 2018
Los Angeles Lakers 126, Golden State Warriors 101
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Despite an injury to LeBron James early in the third quarter, the Lakers used big performances across the board to earn a 25-point win over the Warriors.
👀 The @Lakers go into Oracle Arena and top GSW behind @RajonRondo (15 PTS, 10 AST), and @ivicazubac (18 PTS, 11 REB, 9-10 FGM)! #NBAXmas #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/d5jjDKNIBv
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2018
Boston Celtics 121, Philadelphia 76ers 114
Two of the best teams in the East battle as Philly visits Boston in a rematch from opening night.
Kyrie Irving takes over late to finish with 40 points in a thrilling overtime win.
🔥🔥 @KyrieIrving (40 PTS, 10 REB, 5 3PM) catches fire late, knocking down back-to-back clutch threes, to lift the @celtics over PHI in overtime! #CUsRise #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/nSeXLwC9kY
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2018
Houston Rockets 113 Oklahoma City Thunder 109
James Harden goes off for 41 points in as the Rockets hold off the Thunder. Harden's 41 was the 25th 40-point game on Christmas Day.
🚀 @JHarden13 (41 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST) records his 7th straight game with 30+ points as the @HoustonRockets pick up the #NBAXmas win vs. OKC! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/6CZTfK6qrw
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks 109, New York Knicks 95
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The Milwaukee Bucks returned to the Christmas Day stage for the first time in 41 years and walked away with a comfortable win over the New York Knicks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 30 points and 14 rebounds, becoming the first Bucks player to have 30 points on Christmas Day since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1972.
💪 Giannis catches and throws it down on the break! #NBAXmas
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2018
19 PTS, 9 REB for The Greek Freak on @ESPNNBA #FearTheDeer 62#NewYorkForever 54 pic.twitter.com/S9sxw72MQ2