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Christmas Day Showdowns
The NBA's annual Christmas Day slate delivered five competitive matchups, with teams from both conferences battling for key regular-season wins. The day was packed with action from early afternoon into the late evening. Here's a look at the final scores from each contest.
| Matchup | Final Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 105 - 112 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma City Thunder | 98 - 109 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Golden State Warriors @ Dallas Mavericks | 122 - 118 | Golden State Warriors |
| Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers | 115 - 125 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 101 - 95 | Denver Nuggets |
Home teams had a strong showing, with the Cavaliers, Thunder, and Lakers all securing victories in their own arenas. The visiting teams managed to pull off two wins.
The tightest contest of the day saw the Golden State Warriors edge out the Dallas Mavericks by just four points in a high-scoring affair. In another Western Conference clash, the Denver Nuggets secured a solid road win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, wrapping up a full day of holiday basketball.