Basketball LeBron James wins Christmas duel with Stephen Curry

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26.12.2024 - 08:33

LeBron James (left) jokes with Stephen Curry before the game
LeBron James (left) jokes with Stephen Curry before the game
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LeBron James gives himself a nice present in his 19th Christmas game with a victory at the home of one of his biggest rivals, Stephen Curry.

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The Los Angeles Lakers won 115:113 in San Francisco against the Golden State Warriors thanks to a lay-up by Austin Reaves one second before the final buzzer.

Stephen Curry had put the Warriors back in front of the Lakers on the previous play with his eighth three-pointer. With his 38 points, Curry was the best scorer of the evening. LeBron James scored 31 points and, together with Austin Reaves (26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists), made up for the absence of Anthony Davis, who was ruled out with an ankle injury.

Mikal Bridges and Victor Wembanyama fought a personal duel in the New York Knicks' 117:114 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Thanks to 41 points from Bridges, the Knicks were able to defeat the Spurs led by Wembanyama, who scored an outstanding 42 points. The French center also dominated with 18 rebounds as well as four assists and four blocks.

For the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic is once again in danger of being ruled out. The 25-year-old Slovenian pulled a muscle in his calf in the 99:105 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves.