Christmas Day
Nikola Jokić posts historic triple-double in Nuggets' overtime win
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić made NBA history with a 56-point triple-double in a 142-138 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day. The performance, featuring 16 rebounds and 15 assists, marked the first game with at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists. Anthony Edwards scored 44 points for Minnesota but was ejected late in overtime.
The NBA's Christmas Day games in 2025 drew more than 47 million unique viewers in the United States, marking the highest viewership in 15 years and a 45% increase from the previous year. Broadcast on ABC and ESPN, the five-game slate outperformed recent holidays, even as the NFL expanded its presence on the day. Social media engagement also reached record levels with 1.6 billion views.
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The Houston Rockets will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day 2025 in a key Western Conference clash. Both teams, sitting fourth and sixth in the standings, aim to end two-game losing streaks. LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the star-studded affair at Crypto.com Arena.