Regardless of everyone's religious or spiritual affiliations, we can all bond over the gift of basketball on Dec. 25.
Unwrap the other presents early, because the NBA's five-game marathon starts at noon and rolls all the way through the night. Even if they're not all must-watch affairs, the headliners certainly warrant viewing.
At this point, it'll take an unhealthy amount of eggnog to make the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Lakers bearable, so schedule family time accordingly. While the league falls on the naughty list for drooling over those big-market losers, three sensational matchups redeem those blunders.
Two brewing Western Conference rivalries will play out under the tree, and a certain someone will return to South Beach on Christmas.
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs
Last year's Western Conference Finals participants are both perched at the bottom of the loaded group's playoff picture.
After beginning the season with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on the shelf, the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to dig themselve ...
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