LeBron James in the holiday spirit ahead of the 20th Christmas game of his career

ByNBAUSA



The Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA Christmas with history, urgency and the spotlight firmly fixed LeBron James as he continues to rewrite the league record books. As it is The Lakers are getting ready to face the Houston Rockets at Cripto.com Arena, the NBA Christmas Match puts a superstar back at the center of one of the NBA’s most iconic stages.

James arrived at the arena on Thursday afternoon, ready to appear in his 20th NBA Christmas contest, extending his own all-time record. The forward continues to define longevity as he leads Los Angeles through a competitive Western Conference run. The Lakers sit in fourth place at 19-9 and remain firmly in the playoffs despite a short two-game slump.

The NBA shared James’ arrival on social media, highlighting both the moment and the national stage surrounding it. The league posted the video on X (formerly known as Twitter), noting historical significance appearances during central broadcast previews.

“LEBRON! He’ll be playing his 20th #NBAXmas game tonight! HOU/LAL tips off at 8pm/et on ABC & ESPN.”

James enters the night holding the NBA record for points scored on Christmas Day (507), along with 11 career wins on the holiday. Every basket against Houston adds to a resume that continues to grow even in his 23rd season. Through 12 games this year, James has averaged 20.4 points, 7.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds while helping the Lakers through a demanding schedule.

The game also marks the return of fellow superstar Luka Doncic, who has been cleared after missing time with a calf contusion. His presence brings back LA’s dynamic duo for a game that carries both standings implications and national attention.

While LBJ openly shared his preference for quieter holidays at home, NBA Christmas remains an honor he still embraces. For the Lakersthe night combines tradition, relevance and a reminder that their championship window remains firmly open.





2025-12-25 22:14:00

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