The Milwaukee Bucks are staying home for Christmas, which is becoming an annual perk for reigning NBA champions. Atlanta’s Christmas game will be its first since 1989, ending what was the longest drought in the NBA among franchises with at least one Christmas appearance. If James scores more than 12 points, he will also pass Bryant for the most Christmas points; Bryant has 395, James 383. The Bucks, Lakers, Celtics, Nets, Warriors and Nuggets all played on Christmas last season. Utah and New York return for the first time since 2018, and Phoenix is getting its first Christmas game since 2009.

Source: Fox News August 17, 2021 19:07 UTC