The NBA has long been the marquee sport on Christmas Day, dominating the national spotlight with its holiday matchups. However, in recent years, the NFL has started to carve out its own presence on the holiday, sparking some friendly rivalry between fans of the two sports.

On Wednesday, the NBA delivered a classic, with the headlining matchup featuring two of the greatest players of all time, LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

In a prime-time showdown at 8 p.m. EST, the Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Golden State Warriors, 115-113, thanks to a clutch game-winning layup from Austin Reaves with just one second left on the clock.

Both James and Curry delivered remarkable performances, but while Curry’s late-game heroics weren’t quite enough, it was easily the most thrilling game of Christmas Day, regardless of sport.

After the victory, James couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at the NFL during his postgame interview, adding a bit of humor to what was already an unforgettable holiday game.

“I love the NFL, I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day.” James said before walking off.

LeBron James had an impressive performance, finishing with 31 points, 10 assists, and four rebounds while shooting 12-for-22 from the field.

Along with Austin Reaves, James carried much of the load for the Lakers after Anthony Davis was forced to leave the game just seven minutes in due to a rolled ankle. The Lakers’ medical staff opted to be cautious with Davis, who is expected to be day-to-day heading into their next matchup.

On the other side, Stephen Curry left everything on the floor. He finished with a staggering 38 points, six assists, and hit eight three-pointers, shooting 14-for-24 from the field.

His clutch game-tying three with six seconds remaining set the stage for Reaves to deliver the game-winner in what became an instant classic. The matchup between Curry and James showcased two of the greatest players in NBA history, with two of the league’s most storied franchises delivering a thrilling holiday showdown.