This Christmas Day Game was one that was sure to get your tinsel in a tussle. The Lakers hosted the Brooklyn Nets at the now official Crypto.com Arena. Despite a valiant effort, the Purple and Gold fought back from a 23-point deficit and couldn’t hold on. They lost to Brooklyn 122-115.
LeBron James (39 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast) passed Lakers’ Legend Kobe Bryant and became the league’s all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day. For 16 Christmas Day games, the King has given the gift of a stellar performance. Tonight, he wielded the Lakers in battle as they fought to get the game back in the final quarter.