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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate this glorious day.

For many people, Christmas is recognized as the day one celebrates the birth of their Lord Jesus Christ.

For some, it’s viewed as a major day in the sports calendar.

Sports fans were treated to some basketball classics over the years on Christmas Day. This year, things were a bit different as the NFL wanted to take it over by intervening in the schedule.

National Football League hosted two games on Netflix but hoop fans still stuck were their holiday basketball.

For some Illinois guys, it was all not all celebrations. Below is the full Illinois recap of today’s NBA games.

NBA Games

• New York Knicks defeated San Antonio Spurs, 117-114.
  • Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) has gone 0-for-5 from beyond the arc in back-to-back game.
    • Brunson had 20 points (7-23 FG, 0-5 3PT, 6-7 FT) with seven rebounds (one offensive), nine assists, a steal, a turnover, and a +4 plus-minus in 38 minutes.
    • His nine assists were a game-high tied with San Antonio’s Tre Jones.

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• Philadelphia 76ers defeated Boston Celtics, 118-114.
  • Drew Peterson (Libertyville) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
• Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Dallas Mavericks, 105-99.
  • Terrence Shannon Jr. (Lincoln Park) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
  • Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Lake Forest) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
• Los Angeles Lakers defeated Golden State Warriors, 115-113.
  • Anthony Davis (Perspectives) left the game in the first quarter.
    • Davis had zero points (0-3 FG) with two rebounds (one offensive), a steal, and a -7 plus-minus in seven minutes.
  • Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) has started seven straight games
    • Christie had 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3PT, 4-4 FT) with four rebounds, two assists, a turnover, and -4 plus-minus in 34 minutes.