The holidays are just around the corner, which means the NBA Christmas games are almost here. And the league has scheduled five matchups for basketball fans to enjoy on December 25.
Christmas Day games are one of the highlights of any NBA season and the league makes a point to feature teams that fans love to watch. In the past, there have been incredible showcases during the holidays.
For example, who could forget the 2011 game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls where the late Kobe Bryant went toe-to-toe against Derrick Rose, the reigning MVP at the time?
This year, there could be iconic performances from several rising stars. Additionally, there might be a few surprising disappointments. The good thing is that the association will feature numerous options for the fans on Sunday.
With that said, here are five bold predictions for this year’s NBA Christmas games.