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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James prepares for his record 20th NBA Christmas Day game as LA hosts the Houston Rockets on Christmas day.

When you look at the stats for games on Christmas, James’ name is at the top of numerous lists. Other than being the active leader in games played and three-pointers made, he’s the all-time leader in field goals made with 187. He’s also fifth in rebounds with 145 and second in assists with 142.

“The NFL got greedy and started adding Christmas games,” Barkley said on Inside the NBA. “We used to have this day to ourselves, but Roger Goodell and them pigs at the NFL always want to hog every day of the week now. Christmas is an NBA day.”

Savannah James' Instagram posts balance family, work and community. They give fans small, grounded moments, a game with Zhuri, a proud parent moment at a game or a note about a charity event. That steady presence makes her a clear partner in LeBron’s life and career.

This isn't just James vs. Durant. It's Luka Dončić vs. Alperen Sengun. It's Austin Reaves vs. Amen Thompson. It's two of the Western Conference elite slugging it out with major playoff standing implications at stake.