NBA Christmas Day The best games of the season as a Christmas gift
Good afternoon and Merry Christmas everyone! Welcome one more year to NBA Christmas Day, probably the most important day of the regular season in the best basketball league in the world. A day to be with the family and enjoy with some of the best basketball players on the planet such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard or Nikola Jokic.
Min 18 (96-85): Another who has made history in this first game of the day has been JJ Reddick, who with this launch becomes the player with the most triples in the Christmas games with 24.
JJ has the most threes in Christmas history now (via @PelicansNBA) pic.twitter.com/iOQUGXwmdE
? SLAM (@SLAMonline) December 25, 2020
Min. 17 (91-85): The game has entered a phase of failures and nerves and is reflected in a score that is 3-6 in four minutes that we have been fourth.
Min. 13 (88-79): We reached the last 12 minutes of the clash with the swords raised in the air thanks to some Pelicans who have not lowered their arms.
BRANDON INGRAM IS ON FIREpic.twitter.com/RcsuxfJnqW
? Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 25, 2020
The Pelicans have turned the scoreboard and are back in the game thanks to the points of Zion and Ingram and to a greater defensive intensity on the court.
Min. 12 (88-79): What a way to finish the room! What a triple from Brandon Ingram, with his defender in front! The Pelicans have returned to the game and in what way.
#NBAXmas record-tying 7 threes for Duncan Robinson!
: ESPN pic.twitter.com/p5XDA6fvUg
? NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2020
MIn. 12 (86-73): AND Duncan Robinson he equals a Christmas game 3-point record with seven of his 10 attempts. The previous brand was registered Brandon Ingram last season.
Min. 10 (79-68): Timeout on the court requested by Spoelstra, who sees the Pelicans dangerously reduce the lead on the scoreboard and leave it only 11 points with a lot of game ahead. Van Gundy’s men have tightened on defense and it shows with only 13 points scored by the Heat.
Doesnt matter where, he can get a bucket regardless. (via @PelicansNBA) pic.twitter.com/LmUl8vp609
? SLAM (@SLAMonline) December 25, 2020
Min. 7 (76-63): Zion continues his business and already has 26 points and 10 rebounds, being the most complete player on the court. But he is very little accompanied in some Pelicans that have improved in defense in this second half.
Min. 5 (74.57): Slow pace now on the court, which favors Miami, who feels very comfortable on the parquet without pressing the accelerator. In the Pelians Zion’s heart is reluctant to deliver the shock.
Duncan Robinson sets an #NBAXmas record with 6 threes in a half on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/vgnRT9FHhE
? NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2020
MIn. 3 (72-55): News from the Heat locker room. Jimmy Butler not to play again tonight due to ankle problems. At the moment it seems that the Heat do not need it either.
Min. 1 (68-53): The second half begins! And he does it with Adebayo’s basket to maintain the safety margin for a Heat who want to add their first victory of the course.
Rest time in Miami with the Heat sending on the scoreboard thanks to his success from the line of three and his defensive aggressiveness, which has caused 10 losses in his rival. Duncan Robinson has made history with six triples in one half and is the leading scorer with 18 points. In the Pelicans they stand out Zion Williamson (16+8) y Brandon Ingram (16),
Min. 24 (66-53): The second quarter is over and there is no basket from Hart to end the first half. The Pelicans resist and Miami continues to live by and for the triple.
Min. 22 (64-46):Duncan Robinson he just made history by scoring his sixth triple in the first half of the game. No one had ever hit more than three shots in one part of a Christmas game. Wow!
Min. 21 (61-46): The Pelicans resist leaving the crash with a partial 0-8 led by a great Zion Williamson, who has scored 12 points in this quarter. The power forward has 16 points and seven rebounds, being the best for the Louisiana team.
Min. 19 (58-36): Another triple for the Heat, who are 69% accurate from beyond the arc. The Florida team are making good use of the bad day in attack by some Pelicans, who have already accumulated nine losses, which explains the difference in the score.
Where is the ball? #NBAXmas#SantaNBapic.twitter.com/ClkKxa725p
? NBA Spain (@NBAspain) December 25, 2020
Min. 16 (43-32): The Pelicans are beginning to have a very serious problem on defense. It’s not just Robinson’s triples anymore. Dragic is breaking the New Orleans team with his penetrations and his connection to Bam adebayo. If Van Gundy’s men do not wake up soon, we will be left without a game before the break.
What a spin move from the Dragon. pic.twitter.com/d5T4c48VJF
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Min. 15 (36-28): The second set has not started well for the Pelicans. First a triple from Robinson (5 of 6), two book shots from Dragic and a dunk from Adebayo launches the Eastern Conference champions. Van Gundy requested time-out.
Duncan Robinsons first quarter pic.twitter.com/WEhx5kGFBa
? Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) December 25, 2020
Min. 13 (23-29): The second quarter begins! At the moment we still have no news of Willy Hernangmez, who is still waiting for his first official minutes with the shirt of the Pelicans.
The first quarter ends with the Heat ahead thanks to a real rain of triples by Florida, who have seven of 12 with three of them from Duncan Robinson.
Heating up from 3 (via @MiamiHEAT) pic.twitter.com/9v8bY6EBV0
? SLAM (@SLAMonline) December 25, 2020
Min. 11 (23-21): Another triiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiple of Duncan Robinson! He has three in this first quarter and the Heat regain the lead on the scoreboard, something that has not happened since the initial 3-0.
Min. 8 (16-19): Jimmy Butler, missing so far in the game, begins to wake up. However, the Pelicans soon find an answer with a good Steven Adams.
Zion ahead of the pack! #NBAXmas on ESPN pic.twitter.com/LmgguOwVOH
? NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2020
Min. 6 (9-15): The teams return to the court after a time-out requested by television. Follow the robe of the first few minutes with Heat Living and dying in the triple and the Pelicans showing more aggressiveness when trying to attack the rival area.
Min. 3 (6-10): Triiiiiiiiiiiiiiple of Leonard! The Heat only score by three against the Pelicans who, for the moment, show a more complete arsenal in attack and more resources in defense.
First triple!
Duncan Robinson #SantaNBA#NBAXMaspic.twitter.com/L4pttkYWYF
? NBA Spain (@NBAspain) December 25, 2020
Min. 1 (3-3): The NBA Christmas Day starts! And he does it with a triple by Duncan Robinson to give the Pelicans the first lead. Ingram responds with another on the rival ring.
After listening to the American anthem by a ghospel choir, we already have the two quintets on the court! Fasten your seatbelts, this is about to begin. #NBAXMas
17.52 hours: After missing 44 games last season, including on Christmas Day, Zion Williamson It will be released on such an important day for the league. They know who is the player who has played a game the most times. December 25th? Kobe Bryant with 16 appearances at NBA Christmas Day. LeBron James play tonight for the fifteenth time, staying for a ‘La Mamba’ record match.
17.49 hours: Some curious facts about one of the most important dates of the season: the NBA Christmas. Bernard King He signed the best performance in the history of Christmas games in 1984. The Knicks forward signed 60 points against the Nets, in addition to capturing seven rebounds and distributing four assists.
THE KING OF NEW YORK
dropped 60 on Christmas in 1984!Bernard King has 5 of the 16 50-PT games in Knicks history.
60 PTS (19-30 FG)
55 PTS (19-33 FG)
52 PTS (19-31 FG)
50 PTS (20-30 FG)
50 PTS (20-28 FG)? Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 25, 2020
17.44 hours: We already have the first ten protagonists of the NBA Christmas Day. There are already starting quintets for the clash between the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans. The Florida team, current NBA runners-up, will come out with Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Meyers Leonard y Bam Adebayo. For its part, Van Gundy’s team will form with Lonzo Ball, Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson y Steven Adams. Spanish Willy Hernangmez wait for your chance on the bench.
Starting 5, but make it festive @Verizon | #WontBowDownpic.twitter.com/yrZKejY2gr
? New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 25, 2020
An essential appointment for basketball lovers who will mix different flavors on their palate to enjoy the best menu that the NBA can offer today. Proof of this are some of the best announcements in history that the league created specifically for the Matchday. NBA Christmas. Jewels that remain in the memory like this.
Feeling nostalgic this Christmas morning pic.twitter.com/iIzs3gbKuP
? Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) December 25, 2020
A Christmas menu with five games that you can enjoy fully in Movistar Plus, through the website of the NBA with League Pass or directly from Marca.com. The starters will be served from 18.00 con el Miami Heat – New Orleans Pelicans and will continue from 20.30 horas con el Milwaukee Bucks – Golden State Warriors. The first course will be on the table at 23.00 y ser el Boston Celtics – Brooklyn Nets. For its part, the main dish will arrive at 2.00 hours with the duel between Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. And we will finish at 4.30 with the dessert consisting of a Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers.
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