The NBA Christmas festivities continued with thrilling matchups, showcasing standout performances from top players. Luka Doncic delivered a stellar game, contributing 50 points and 15 assists, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a victory over the Phoenix Suns with a final score of 128-114. Doncic's outstanding performance also marked his achievement of 10,000 career points.
In another exciting game, the Boston Celtics secured a 126-115 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics showcased their dominance with key players like Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis, who led all scorers with 28 points and 11 rebounds. The victory extended Boston's winning streak to eight games, maintaining their position as the team with the best record in the league.
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat faced the Philadelphia Sixers, with both teams missing their injured stars, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid. Despite the absence of key players, rookie James Jax Jr. stepped up, contributing 31 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Heat secure a 119-113 victory.
In a closely contested matchup, the Denver Nuggets emerged victorious against the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 120-114. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points, while Nikola Jokic contributed 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists. The game marked Denver's fifth consecutive win and halted Golden State's five-game winning streak.
Additionally, the New York Knicks ended the Milwaukee Bucks' nine-game winning streak over them, securing a 129-122 victory. Jalen Brunson's exceptional performance with 38 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds led the Knicks to their first win of the season against the Bucks, providing an exciting highlight to the NBA Christmas matchups.
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