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The Lakers-Warriors game didn't really heat up until the closing minutes.

Austin Reaves drove past Andrew Wiggins to hit a layup with a second left as the Lakers beat the Warriors, 115-113, at Chase Center.

It was a back-and-forth game for the most part, but the Lakers went on a 7-0 run to go up 104-94 with 3:27 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Steph Curry willed Golden State back with consecutive 3s to tie the game at 113 as the Lakers completely fell asleep on defense on the second 3 with 8 seconds left. All in all, Curry scored eight points in the game's final 26 seconds.

That set up the big moment for Reaves, who finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Lakers, who were 4.5-point underdogs at BetMGM.

Curry led the Warriors with 38 points and 8 3-pointers, with Andrew Wiggins adding 21 points.

Newly acquired Dennis Schröder continued to struggle, shooting 3-of-10 from the floor for 11 points, but he did have five assists and did some good things defensively.

LEBRON STANDING ON BUSINESS

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LeBron James was quiet down the stretch, but he did become the first player in NBA history to eclipse 500 career Christmas Day points, finishing Wednesday night’s game with 31 points, 10 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.

Anthony Davis injured his ankle, played seven minutes and didn't return for the Lakers.

The Boston Celtics had a tough day at the office on Christmas Day.

The Celtics committed 12 turnovers to the 76ers’ six as Philadelphia won 118-114 at TD Garden

Despite outrebounding Philadelphia 51-39 and shooting 40.8% (20-of-49) from 3, Boston got to the free-throw line just 13 times, making eight, and struggled to contain Tyrese Maxey, who finished with 33 points on 12-of-23 shooting and had 12 assists and three steals.

Joel Embiid had 27 points (8-of-15 shooting) and nine rebounds in 30 minutes, and Caleb Martin had 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting (7-of-9 from 3) for the 76ers, who were 10.5-point underdogs at BetMGM.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for eight turnovers as the Celtics just couldn’t find their rhythm, and the dynamic duo went long stretches without having a great impact. The pair combined for 55 points, 22 rebounds and eight assists but were definitely missing the contributions of Jrue Holiday, who was out with a shoulder injury.

The Celtics did post an 11-0 run over a two-minute span that cut the 76ers’ lead to 108-105 with 2:25 left after some sloppy play from Philadelphia. But the 76ers hung on and hit their free throws to put the game away.

All the talk before the Christmas Day leadoff game was Victor Wembanyama taking Manhattan.

And the second-year sensation certainly delivered.

Wembanyama scored 42 points to come close to breaking the Christmas Day debut scoring record of 45 set by a rookie Wilt Chamberlain in 1959, but the Knicks persevered down the stretch to win 117-114 on Wednesday.

Mikal Bridges had his best game of the season, scoring 41 on 17-of-25 shooting with six 3s to power the Knicks, and Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 41 points.

Wembanyama added 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocks for San Antonio.

The Knicks, who were 9.5-point favorites at BetMGM, improved to 20-10, while San Antonio dropped to 15-15.

Christmas day games are in full swing, and the first of five did NOT disappoint

Mikal led the Knicks to a holiday W in The Garden pic.twitter.com/QvG4F5TuDz

— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 25, 2024

Well, not every game can be great.

After Victor Wembanyama put on a show, Luka Dončić strained his left calf in the second quarter and didn't return as the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 105-99 victory.

The Mavs are expecting Dončić to miss a significant amount of time.

The Timberwolves were in control throughout, but took their foot off gas late as the Mavericks outscored them 31-15 in the fourth quarter.

Still, the Mavs came up short as Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined for 49 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists.

Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 39 points on 14-of-27 shooting (five 3s), and Dončić had 14 points, five rebounds and two assists when he departed.

Knicks 117, Spurs 114

Timberwolves 105, Mavericks 99

76ers 118, Celtics 114

Lakers 115, Warriors 113

Nuggets-Suns, 10:30 p.m. ET: Nikola Jokić is the best player on Earth, and Kevin Durant is still getting it done.

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Wed, December 25, 2024 at 9:19 PM PSTYahoo Sports StaffSuns lead after 3 quarters

The Nuggets are once again struggling from 3-point range as Phoenix leads 85-78 entering the fourth quarter.

Denver is shooting 6-of-24 (24%) from 3 and having turnover issues with 14 compared to Phoenix's five.

Kevin Durant has 23 points and Nikola Jokic has 22.

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

Status alert: Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable to return Wednesday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 26, 2024

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 9:10 PM PSTYahoo Sports StaffWed, December 25, 2024 at 8:39 PM PSTYahoo Sports StaffSuns lead at the half

Led by Bradley Beal's efficient 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting, the Phoenix Suns lead the Denver Nuggets at halftime, 58-56.

Kevin Durant also has 14 points, but on 5-of-13 shooting as Phoenix hit on 51.2% of its shots from the floor.

The Nuggets aren't far off that pace with 48.9% shooting, led by Nikola Jokić's 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting to go with 8 rebounds and 2 assists.

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 8:27 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

Go up and get it, Julian Strawther pic.twitter.com/6DbsOVCADJ

— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2024

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 7:34 PM PSTYahoo Sports StaffLakers top Warriors in wild one

Austin Reaves drives by Draymond Green for the game-wining layup as the Lakers win 115-113.

Reaves had himself a game with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Lakers.

Steph Curry had hit back-to-back 3s to tie the game before Reave's clutch drive and basket.

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

STEPHEN CURRY TO TIE IT FROM DEEP pic.twitter.com/rXeQ4n1cfe

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Wed, December 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

CLUTCH.

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Wed, December 25, 2024 at 7:25 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

DOWN TO THE WIRE IN THE BAY @Lakers 109@warriors 107

25.7 seconds to go on #NBAXmas!
ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ & Disney+

— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2024

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 7:24 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

THE OG'S OF THE LEAGUE BATTLING

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Wed, December 25, 2024 at 7:13 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

Gabe Vincent hasn't been nearly what the Lakers hoped, but him being even a passable back-end rotation player has really helped them.

— Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) December 26, 2024

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 6:45 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

The King of NBA Christmas pic.twitter.com/GfzAQWxkYE

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Wed, December 25, 2024 at 6:44 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

This is a good, intentional Schroder group with Hield, Podz/Kuminga and TJD next to him. He got to the rim (miss) but TJD tipped it back.

— Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) December 26, 2024

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

Lakers' Anthony Davis is out for remainder of game vs. Warriors.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 26, 2024

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 6:05 PM PSTYahoo Sports StaffLakers lead at the half

At the half it's Lakers up, 55-52.

LeBron James is leading the way with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and Dalton Knecht has 11 points.

Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins have combined for 30 points.

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 6:03 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

Warriors with 7pts in the last 7mins.

— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) December 26, 2024

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 5:48 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

With less than 7 minutes left, it's 39-32, Lakers.

Offense is tough to come by tonight

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 5:47 PM PSTYahoo Sports Staff

JONATHAN KUMINGA CAUGHT TWO BODIES

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— Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) December 26, 2024

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 4:32 PM PSTMorten Stig Jensen76ers top Celtics

What an anticlimactic way to end the game. Derrick White, on the inbounds, steps on the line. Ball is turned over to Philly. Game over. 118-114.

Big, BIG game by the Sixers.

Wed, December 25, 2024 at 4:29 PM PSTMorten Stig Jensen

Philly up 116-111 with 6.2 seconds left, and on defense.

Fouling here would be... horrific.

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