NBA History | Christmas Day

Great plays from Christmas Day games through the years

Great Christmas Day plays over the years

From Dr. J to LeBron James to Obi Toppin, check out the best plays from NBA on Christmas Day games over the years.

LeBron's career-best Christmas Day plays

Relive the greatest moments from LeBron James' performances on Christmas Day through his career.

Best of Stephen Curry from Christmas Day games

Stephen Curry's top plays from past Christmas Day games

12 Plays of Christmas

Check out the 12 best plays from Christmas Days throughout the years!

Great plays from Christmas Day games past

From the first Christmas Day game in 1947 to today, these plays and moments stand out in NBA Christmas Day lore.

Christmas Day History: Bernard King in 1984

On Christmas Day 1984, Bernard King set a record for points scored on that holiday when he piled up 60 vs. the Nets.

Best of Kevin Durant from Christmas Day games

Kevin Durant's top plays from past Christmas Day games

Christmas Day History: Kyrie Irving's game-winner in 2016

Christmas Day History: Irving's game-winner in 2016

On Dec. 25, 2016, the Cavs' Kyrie Irving put away the Warriors with a clutch shot.

Christmas Day History: LeBron vs. Durant in 2012

LeBron James delivered with 29 points, nine dimes and eight boards to beat Kevin Durant and the Thunder on Christmas Day in 2012.

Christmas Day History: Kobe vs. Shaq in 2004

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal meet for the first time since Shaq’s trade to the Miami Heat the previous offseason.

Christmas Day History: Kobe vs. Carmelo in 2012

Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony poured in 34 points on Christmas Day, but the Lakers pulled out the win in L.A.

Christmas Day History: LeBron James in 2010

In his first Christmas Day game with the Miami Heat, LeBron James recorded a triple-double against the Lakers.

This Day in History: Penny Hardaway game-winner vs. Houston Rockets in 1995

TDIH : Penny Hardaway game-winner vs. Houston 1995

Take a look back at Penny Hardaway knocking down the game-winning jumper on Christmas Day vs. The Houston Rockets in 1995!

Christmas Day History: Anthony vs. Roy in 2009

On Dec. 25, 2009, Carmelo Anthony (32 points) and Brandon Roy (41 points) put on a classic Christmas Day duel.

Christmas Day History: Phil Jackson in 2008

Lakers coach Phil Jackson gets career win No. 1,000 in a Christmas Day win vs. Boston in 2008.

NBA Christmas 1994: Bulls vs Knicks

Scottie Pippen leads the Bulls vs Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks

Christmas Day History: Michael Jordan in 1992

Michael Jordan puts on a show on Christmas with 42 points, eight rebounds and five assists vs. the Knicks.

Best Wired Moments of the NBA Christmas Day Games

Listen in to the best mic'd up moments from the NBA's biggest stars on Christmas Day.

The List: Christmas Day Performances

Christmas has historically featured some of the NBA's best matchups and greatest stars. Wilt, Oscar, MJ, Kobe and LeBron are some who've put up monster numbers on Christmas Day and the List takes a deep-dive into what performance was best.