“Treasure these moments!” – LeBron James and Steph Curry’s huge nights on another Christmas Day banger has fans losing their minds
NBA greats LeBron James and Stephen Curry have been garnering widespread attention for their recent matchup on Christmas Day.
LeBron James and Stephen Curry
The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Golden State Warriors away from home on Christmas Day at the Chase Center. However, all eyes were on the NBA’s two greatest players playing in the league currently, LeBron James of the Lakers and his rival Stephen Curry of the Warriors. Both stars showed up for their sides in this matchup.
On Christmas Day, the Los Angeles Lakers ended a thrilling NBA basketball day by defeating the Golden State Warriors 115-113. The Lakers’ season record now stands at 17–13. The Warriors record in the West is now 16-14. Steph Curry and LeBron James, two-generational superstars, delivered in what might have been their final Christmas Day duel.
James shot 12 for 22 from the field and finished with 31 points, 10 assists, and 4 rebounds. Curry shot 14 for 24 and finished with 38 points and 6 assists. It’s important to note that, Lakers star Anthony Davis left the game early due to a sprained ankle. Despite, Davis not being present on the court, the Lakers came out victorious against the Warriors.
LEBRON AND STEPH TRADE CLUTCH THREES ?? pic.twitter.com/xqdYw8nHAg
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 26, 2024
Steph Curry tied it with a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds left, and Austin Reaves made the game-winning layup with one second left. With 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, Reaves recorded a triple-double for the Lakers.
Regarding the Warriors, they suffered their eleventh defeat in 14 games. Late in the second quarter, Draymond Green received his eighth technical, bringing him halfway to the 16-point threshold that would automatically result in a one-game suspension.
Fans left stunned after witnessing LeBron James and Stephen Curry going toe to toe with each other
LeBron James and Stephen Curry are probably two of the best NBA players playing in the league as of yet. On Christmas Day, the two stars squared off against each other, leaving fans in awe of their greatness at the Chase Center. In their matchup, Los Angeles Lakers’ James came out victorious against Curry and the Warriors.
One fan made an emotional post on the social media app X. The fan wrote on X, “LeBron and Steph delivering a banger once again. Treasure these moments.” Many fans took to various social media apps to put forward their views on James vs Curry Christmas Day battle. Check out some of the reactions below:
LeBron and Steph delivering a banger once again. Treasure these moments. pic.twitter.com/MVvlQyMdn5
— karlee (@kar__lee) December 26, 2024
It’s a legit DUEL!!! ???
— COACH (@punkrockcoach) December 26, 2024
Two of the greats
— jion12345 (@jion_12345) December 26, 2024
Seeing both of them on thesame team in the summer was the greatest gift basketball ever gave me..
— Bibimoore (@Bibbimoore) December 26, 2024
I was so happy & hyped!!!!
Lebron vs Steph! We don’t get to see much of this matchup anymore!
— ? CEO Branding Expert (@Ceo_Branding) December 26, 2024
Take it in! This era of the NBA is in its last months!
Enjoy this greatness while you can
— ✦ Dubs (@Dubswrld0) December 26, 2024
Two of the greatest to ever do it
— Zach Alt (@ZachAltmyer) December 26, 2024
With the Lakers winning against Curry and the Warriors, James will be hoping to secure a playoff berth this 2024-25 NBA season. All eyes will be on the two stars’ performance going into the new year.
Kartik Mudaliar
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