NFL Games on Dec. 25 Prompt LeBron James to Claim, ‘Christmas Is Our Day’

The NBA delivered five games decided by 10 or fewer points, compared with the NFL’s two routs.
NFL Games on Dec. 25 Prompt LeBron James to Claim, ‘Christmas Is Our Day’
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after missing a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis on Dec. 2, 2024. Abbie Parr/AP Photo
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Fresh off of leading a dramatic 115–113 win over the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James made a bold claim.

“I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day,” James told ESPN on Wednesday, referring to the two football games earlier that day.
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