{"id":14574,"date":"2024-12-26T04:21:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T04:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=14574"},"modified":"2024-12-26T04:21:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T04:21:03","slug":"lebron-james-sends-message-to-nfl-following-lakers-christmas-day-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=14574","title":{"rendered":"LeBron James Sends Message to NFL Following Lakers&#8217; Christmas Day Thriller.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0NBA\u00a0has long been the marquee sport on Christmas Day, dominating the national spotlight with its holiday matchups. However, in recent years, the\u00a0NFL\u00a0has started to carve out its own presence on the holiday, sparking some friendly rivalry between fans of the two sports.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, the NBA delivered a classic, with the headlining matchup featuring two of the greatest players of all time,\u00a0LeBron James\u00a0and\u00a0Stephen Curry.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-78cf9099e9354c0c8d25f7192e7dd5c3\" data-google-query-id=\"CJfvis3KxIoDFQFFwgUdukk8Bw\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba_2__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/680f4e3c076b5f8f17db89eeb834e9cb.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-40\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In a prime-time showdown at 8 p.m. EST, the\u00a0Los Angeles Lakers\u00a0triumphed over the\u00a0Golden State Warriors, 115-113, thanks to a clutch game-winning layup from Austin Reaves with just one second left on the clock.<\/p>\n<p>Both James and Curry delivered remarkable performances, but while Curry\u2019s late-game heroics weren\u2019t quite enough, it was easily the most thrilling game of Christmas Day, regardless of sport.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-a01805cb60aa4aa19c929d286c1aaf46\" data-google-query-id=\"CPSvrc3KxIoDFepOwgUdarQNoA\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba_6__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba_6\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"7\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After the victory, James couldn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"m-blockquote l-inline\"><p>&#8220;I love the NFL, I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day.&#8221; 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The Lakers&#8217; medical staff opted to be cautious with Davis, who is expected to be day-to-day heading into their next matchup.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-ddab1e5bdfcf4f769cf6d0b4f6452846\" data-google-query-id=\"CPavrc3KxIoDFepOwgUdarQNoA\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba_8__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba_8\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjExNjYxMzYxMzUwOTc3MDU5\/usatsi_25062157.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjExNjYxMzYxMzUwOTc3MDU5\/usatsi_25062157.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjExNjYxMzYxMzUwOTc3MDU5\/usatsi_25062157.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjExNjYxMzYxMzUwOTc3MDU5\/usatsi_25062157.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjExNjYxMzYxMzUwOTc3MDU5\/usatsi_25062157.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjExNjYxMzYxMzUwOTc3MDU5\/usatsi_25062157.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjExNjYxMzYxMzUwOTc3MDU5\/usatsi_25062157.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the second quarter at Chase Center\" width=\"3540\" height=\"2359\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjExNjYxMzYxMzUwOTc3MDU5\/usatsi_25062157.jpg\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the second quarter at Chase Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">\u00a9 Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>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&#8217;s most storied franchises delivering a thrilling holiday showdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0NBA\u00a0has long been the marquee sport on Christmas Day, dominating the national spotlight with its holiday matchups. 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