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INSIDE Reflecting on 2021 During the Holidays 1
Tips for Spending the Holidays Alone
Defense Is the Best Offense 2
Finding a Safe Place for Older Loved Ones
Celtic Yule Cupcakes 3
Why Basketball Is a Christmas Day Tradition 4 Cases We Handle: • Personal Injury • Wrongful Death
• Car Wreck • Truck Wreck
Merry Hoopsmas!
WHY BASKETBALL IS A CHRISTMAS STAPLE
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Kings of Christmas Day: Since their initial 1947 debut, the New York Knicks have gone on to play the most holiday games of any other NBA team. They have 22 wins and 31 losses, giving them the most losses on Christmas Day. (Until recently, they had the most wins, too, but the Los Angeles Lakers now hold that title.) Point Pros: This year could be a historic one for the NBA. LeBron James is slated to surpass the late Kobe Bryant for the most points scored on Christmas Day. James needs 13 points to outpace Bryant when the Lakers host the Brooklyn Nets this year. However, the title for most points scored in a Christmas Day game goes to Bernard King of the Knicks, who scored 60 points in a 1984 loss to the then-New Jersey Nets.
Nothing says Christmas quite like basketball — at least, that’s been the case since 1947. In addition to stockings, eggnog, and general yuletide cheer, each Christmas Day brings about an annual lineup of basketball games featuring the National Basketball Association’s best of the best, and it’s become a time-honored tradition.
forward and players didn’t have to travel too far from their families.
That looks different today. In contrast to the National Football League’s Thanksgiving Day games, where the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys always play, Christmas Day is now reserved for the NBA’s top teams. In many ways, this is a marketing ploy designed to heighten NBA viewership on a day when few other sports host games, and by using their best teams,
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But where in the North Pole did this idea come from?
While it’s hard to pinpoint an exact reason, the NBA has hosted Christmas Day
the NBA can ensure viewers are treated to great games.
games since 1947, when the New York Knicks beat the Providence Steamrollers 89–75. For decades, teams
However, for loyal fans and viewers, the tradition has
sparked a few great moments, including the following greatest games, statistics, and achievements — plus a potential record to watch for this year.
across the league would play their regional rivals on Dec. 25, ensuring the basketball season moved
You can catch all five Christmas Day games on ESPN and ABC this Christmas Day!
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