The Brooklyn Nets (22-9) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (18-18) at STAPLES Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday December 25, 2021
Brooklyn Nets 122, Los Angeles Lakers 115 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: The Nets were better off with one of their big three than the Lakers were with LeBron and Westbrook as L.A.’s new point guard struggled on Christmas Day es.pn/3FtHpoL – 1:44 AM
New story: The Nets were better off with one of their big three than the Lakers were with LeBron and Westbrook as L.A.’s new point guard struggled on Christmas Day es.pn/3FtHpoL – 1:44 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
James Harden’s triple double rescues #Nets from fierce #Lakers comeback nypost.com/2021/12/25/net… via @nypostsports – 1:25 AM
James Harden’s triple double rescues #Nets from fierce #Lakers comeback nypost.com/2021/12/25/net… via @nypostsports – 1:25 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
James Harden vows #Nets will improve with Kyrie Irving: ‘Makes all our jobs a lot easier’ nypost.com/2021/12/26/jam… via @nypostsports – 1:24 AM
James Harden vows #Nets will improve with Kyrie Irving: ‘Makes all our jobs a lot easier’ nypost.com/2021/12/26/jam… via @nypostsports – 1:24 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
For the late night crowd, James Harden returned on Christmas and looked like the player Steve Nash wants him to be. Patty Mills continued to shine and the Nets topped the Lakers while being a shell of themselves: theathletic.com/3035400/2021/1… – 1:16 AM
For the late night crowd, James Harden returned on Christmas and looked like the player Steve Nash wants him to be. Patty Mills continued to shine and the Nets topped the Lakers while being a shell of themselves: theathletic.com/3035400/2021/1… – 1:16 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
I don’t feel like doing the research because it’s Christmas. (And I’ve been into the egg nog.) But can you think of someone older than Patty Mills (33 years, 136 days) who got their career high. 34 for Patty tonight. – 12:45 AM
I don’t feel like doing the research because it’s Christmas. (And I’ve been into the egg nog.) But can you think of someone older than Patty Mills (33 years, 136 days) who got their career high. 34 for Patty tonight. – 12:45 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jazz coach Quin Snyder on ESPN between quarters: “We’ve got to guard Jalen Brunson.”
Good call.
Brunson has more than quadrupled his 4 points vs. the Lakers last Christmas. – 12:44 AM
Jazz coach Quin Snyder on ESPN between quarters: “We’ve got to guard Jalen Brunson.”
Good call.
Brunson has more than quadrupled his 4 points vs. the Lakers last Christmas. – 12:44 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James has scored at least 30 points in four straight games. The Lakers have lost all of them.
The latest, a Christmas Day heartbreaker against the Nets, hurt a lot. Said David Fizdale: “I hate that it’s wasted on losses.” ocregister.com/2021/12/25/lak… – 12:36 AM
LeBron James has scored at least 30 points in four straight games. The Lakers have lost all of them.
The latest, a Christmas Day heartbreaker against the Nets, hurt a lot. Said David Fizdale: “I hate that it’s wasted on losses.” ocregister.com/2021/12/25/lak… – 12:36 AM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Patty Mills going off against the Lakers had to have given some of y’all a secondhand high earlier today. Been a helluva 48 hours for Spurs fans. – 12:09 AM
Patty Mills going off against the Lakers had to have given some of y’all a secondhand high earlier today. Been a helluva 48 hours for Spurs fans. – 12:09 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James breaks Christmas scoring record, rallies Lakers back from 23 down but not over Nets nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/26/leb… – 12:02 AM
LeBron James breaks Christmas scoring record, rallies Lakers back from 23 down but not over Nets nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/26/leb… – 12:02 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
In case you missed it: With his third free throw of the night, LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant to become the all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day, via Lakers PR. – 11:46 PM
In case you missed it: With his third free throw of the night, LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant to become the all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day, via Lakers PR. – 11:46 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Harden added that having Kyrie Irving around – even if it’s just for road games only – is going to make all of the #Nets jobs easier. #NBA – 11:42 PM
Harden added that having Kyrie Irving around – even if it’s just for road games only – is going to make all of the #Nets jobs easier. #NBA – 11:42 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The Mavs at the moment are playing Dwight Powell and four replacement guys. Merry Christmas. – 11:41 PM
The Mavs at the moment are playing Dwight Powell and four replacement guys. Merry Christmas. – 11:41 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden on Kyrie Irving returning as a part-time player pic.twitter.com/KbBVB4oPdy – 11:38 PM
James Harden on Kyrie Irving returning as a part-time player pic.twitter.com/KbBVB4oPdy – 11:38 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
The best Christmas present we could ask for 🎁 pic.twitter.com/rOOdRTo99f – 11:36 PM
The best Christmas present we could ask for 🎁 pic.twitter.com/rOOdRTo99f – 11:36 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
James Harden thinks this is the best basketball of Patty Mills’ career, but Mills leans otherwise: “Yeah, it could be. Production-wise, playing for my country is probably where I tend to play the best.” #Nets – 11:35 PM
James Harden thinks this is the best basketball of Patty Mills’ career, but Mills leans otherwise: “Yeah, it could be. Production-wise, playing for my country is probably where I tend to play the best.” #Nets – 11:35 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Stanley Johnson on first game with the Lakers: “It’s just doing my job. Just like any other day in the office.” – 11:34 PM
Stanley Johnson on first game with the Lakers: “It’s just doing my job. Just like any other day in the office.” – 11:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Games with 30% shooting or worse on 20+ attempts since Russell Westbrook entered the league:
40 — Westbrook
26 — Harden, Lillard
He shot 4-20 tonight. With a triple-double. pic.twitter.com/Xw31LjJqoG – 11:34 PM
Games with 30% shooting or worse on 20+ attempts since Russell Westbrook entered the league:
40 — Westbrook
26 — Harden, Lillard
He shot 4-20 tonight. With a triple-double. pic.twitter.com/Xw31LjJqoG – 11:34 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: A frantic & uneven Christmas loss to the Nets showed just how far LeBron James and the Lakers have to go @PostSports https://t.co/j6OEj5mZ9M pic.twitter.com/hh4FqgPonj – 11:33 PM
Column: A frantic & uneven Christmas loss to the Nets showed just how far LeBron James and the Lakers have to go @PostSports https://t.co/j6OEj5mZ9M pic.twitter.com/hh4FqgPonj – 11:33 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills says the phrase “good vibes” so much he reminds me of @john_heniff‘s #GoodVibeTribe tweets from back in the day. – 11:31 PM
Patty Mills says the phrase “good vibes” so much he reminds me of @john_heniff‘s #GoodVibeTribe tweets from back in the day. – 11:31 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Patty Mills admits he’s just being himself and spreading good vibes to ignite this sort of streaky run as of late. – 11:30 PM
Patty Mills admits he’s just being himself and spreading good vibes to ignite this sort of streaky run as of late. – 11:30 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills: “Once we get all the pieces, it’s something that’s fun for us to enjoy and play how we want to play.” #Nets – 11:30 PM
Patty Mills: “Once we get all the pieces, it’s something that’s fun for us to enjoy and play how we want to play.” #Nets – 11:30 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Yeah, it could be,” says Patty Mills when asked if he agrees with James Harden this is the best basketball he’s ever played. Mills added in the NBA, since some of his best ball came with Australia. – 11:30 PM
“Yeah, it could be,” says Patty Mills when asked if he agrees with James Harden this is the best basketball he’s ever played. Mills added in the NBA, since some of his best ball came with Australia. – 11:30 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills said he’s been arguably at his best playing for Australia. But adds this might be his best stretch in the #NBA, and he’s just having fun with the #Nets. – 11:30 PM
Patty Mills said he’s been arguably at his best playing for Australia. But adds this might be his best stretch in the #NBA, and he’s just having fun with the #Nets. – 11:30 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It could be — Playing for my country is where I tend to play my best as well.”
⁃Patty Mills on if he’s playing his best basketball right now in his career. – 11:30 PM
“It could be — Playing for my country is where I tend to play my best as well.”
⁃Patty Mills on if he’s playing his best basketball right now in his career. – 11:30 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Yeah of course mate, I think you’re so spot on,” admits Patty Mills, asked about time off the team has had while dealing with Covid. Adds a silver lining has been the break since the stars have logged such big minutes. – 11:30 PM
“Yeah of course mate, I think you’re so spot on,” admits Patty Mills, asked about time off the team has had while dealing with Covid. Adds a silver lining has been the break since the stars have logged such big minutes. – 11:30 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Patty Mills on whether he’s playing the best basketball of his career.
“Yeah, could be,” he said. – 11:29 PM
Patty Mills on whether he’s playing the best basketball of his career.
“Yeah, could be,” he said. – 11:29 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked if this is the best basketball he’s played of his career, Patty Mills said “Yeah it could be.” – 11:29 PM
Asked if this is the best basketball he’s played of his career, Patty Mills said “Yeah it could be.” – 11:29 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on if he’s dealing with more bumps and bruises playing center: “No, I don’t feel anything. … Feeling pretty good besides stepping on Jae Crowder’s foot the other day.” – 11:28 PM
LeBron on if he’s dealing with more bumps and bruises playing center: “No, I don’t feel anything. … Feeling pretty good besides stepping on Jae Crowder’s foot the other day.” – 11:28 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“Of course mate.”
⁃Patty Mills on if getting rest this week was enjoyed. – 11:28 PM
“Of course mate.”
⁃Patty Mills on if getting rest this week was enjoyed. – 11:28 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills was asked if his free agency came down to #Nets and #Lakers and said “not really.” – 11:26 PM
Patty Mills was asked if his free agency came down to #Nets and #Lakers and said “not really.” – 11:26 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It’s a testament to his basketball IQ — Once we get all the pieces, it’s something that’s fun for us to enjoy and play how we want to play.”
⁃Patty Mills on James Harden’s masterpiece tonight. – 11:26 PM
“It’s a testament to his basketball IQ — Once we get all the pieces, it’s something that’s fun for us to enjoy and play how we want to play.”
⁃Patty Mills on James Harden’s masterpiece tonight. – 11:26 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Patty Mills admits the Nets have been dealing with adversity all season, so tonight wasn’t really that different. – 11:24 PM
Patty Mills admits the Nets have been dealing with adversity all season, so tonight wasn’t really that different. – 11:24 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“Just to be able to take those hits, stay calm and composed, and stick to the game plan.”
⁃Patty Mills on the key to victory tonight. – 11:23 PM
“Just to be able to take those hits, stay calm and composed, and stick to the game plan.”
⁃Patty Mills on the key to victory tonight. – 11:23 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Deleted that tweet as I got the protections reversed on the Lakers 2022 first round pick. It’s top 10 protected for the PELICANS otherwise it goes to Memphis. – 11:19 PM
Deleted that tweet as I got the protections reversed on the Lakers 2022 first round pick. It’s top 10 protected for the PELICANS otherwise it goes to Memphis. – 11:19 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
James Harden on what it was like being in quarantine: pic.twitter.com/G650tSL9V7 – 11:18 PM
James Harden on what it was like being in quarantine: pic.twitter.com/G650tSL9V7 – 11:18 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Tonight was the first game on Christmas Day with multiple players having triple-doubles, according to NBA PR:
James Harden and Russell Westbrook – 11:17 PM
Tonight was the first game on Christmas Day with multiple players having triple-doubles, according to NBA PR:
James Harden and Russell Westbrook – 11:17 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“We all know how special of a talent Kyrie is. What he means to this organization and our team. Just to be around him, even if it’s only for road games is gonna be huge for us. Obviously makes all of our jobs a lot easier. But we miss having him around…”
-James Harden – 11:17 PM
“We all know how special of a talent Kyrie is. What he means to this organization and our team. Just to be around him, even if it’s only for road games is gonna be huge for us. Obviously makes all of our jobs a lot easier. But we miss having him around…”
-James Harden – 11:17 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
James Harden said having Kyrie Irving around for road games “is going to be huge for us.” – 11:16 PM
James Harden said having Kyrie Irving around for road games “is going to be huge for us.” – 11:16 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
James Harden said he did a whole lot of nothing in quarantine, mainly he watched video games and binge-watched TV shows. – 11:15 PM
James Harden said he did a whole lot of nothing in quarantine, mainly he watched video games and binge-watched TV shows. – 11:15 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
James Harden on having Kyrie back: “Just to be around him, even if it’s only for road games, is going to be huge for us.” Adds everyone knows how Irving makes everyone’s lives easier out there on the court. – 11:14 PM
James Harden on having Kyrie back: “Just to be around him, even if it’s only for road games, is going to be huge for us.” Adds everyone knows how Irving makes everyone’s lives easier out there on the court. – 11:14 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
On why James Harden ran that lob for Nic Claxton in such a huge spot, he said he ran the same play a couple possessions earlier and LeBron James deflected it. He just put it higher this time and Claxton went and got it. #Nets – 11:14 PM
On why James Harden ran that lob for Nic Claxton in such a huge spot, he said he ran the same play a couple possessions earlier and LeBron James deflected it. He just put it higher this time and Claxton went and got it. #Nets – 11:14 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
James Harden stresses that we all know how special Kyrie Irving is. – 11:13 PM
James Harden stresses that we all know how special Kyrie Irving is. – 11:13 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden on his lob to Nic Claxton over LeBron James, a play that gave them separation late in the game pic.twitter.com/3CD4LzVt4Z – 11:13 PM
James Harden on his lob to Nic Claxton over LeBron James, a play that gave them separation late in the game pic.twitter.com/3CD4LzVt4Z – 11:13 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It’s up there — Until we can get our full roster, the motto is find ways to win.”
⁃James Harden on this win over the Lakers. – 11:13 PM
“It’s up there — Until we can get our full roster, the motto is find ways to win.”
⁃James Harden on this win over the Lakers. – 11:13 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
James Harden calls this the best basketball Patty Mills has played in his career. – 11:13 PM
James Harden calls this the best basketball Patty Mills has played in his career. – 11:13 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Yeah I think so,” Harden agrees Patty Mills is playing the best ball of his career. Acknowledges he’s played so well with the Spurs but thinks this role is especially big. – 11:13 PM
“Yeah I think so,” Harden agrees Patty Mills is playing the best ball of his career. Acknowledges he’s played so well with the Spurs but thinks this role is especially big. – 11:13 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
James Harden said this is the best basketball Patty Mills has played in his career. #Nets – 11:12 PM
James Harden said this is the best basketball Patty Mills has played in his career. #Nets – 11:12 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
James Harden says,
“I have all the trust in the world in each and every one of my teammates — When we step on the court, we can beat anybody.” – 11:12 PM
James Harden says,
“I have all the trust in the world in each and every one of my teammates — When we step on the court, we can beat anybody.” – 11:12 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
James Harden said he ran that lob-play with Claxton a few possessions earlier and LeBron deflected it. Realized then that he had to get it higher if he wanted it to go down. He did that and you saw the result. – 11:12 PM
James Harden said he ran that lob-play with Claxton a few possessions earlier and LeBron deflected it. Realized then that he had to get it higher if he wanted it to go down. He did that and you saw the result. – 11:12 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
James Harden confirms that he put that fourth quarter offense on himself. – 11:11 PM
James Harden confirms that he put that fourth quarter offense on himself. – 11:11 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
James Harden “It’s difficult,” dealing with the virus. Said he did a lot of nothing and some video games while he was in isolation. – 11:10 PM
James Harden “It’s difficult,” dealing with the virus. Said he did a lot of nothing and some video games while he was in isolation. – 11:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
James Harden’s quarantine was spent “doing a lot of nothing.” He was playing video games and binge-watching. – 11:10 PM
James Harden’s quarantine was spent “doing a lot of nothing.” He was playing video games and binge-watching. – 11:10 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It’s difficult because I think everybody is going through it.”
⁃James Harden on his time being out with COVID. – 11:10 PM
“It’s difficult because I think everybody is going through it.”
⁃James Harden on his time being out with COVID. – 11:10 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Lakers have a very favorable upcoming schedule: Rockets, Grizzlies, Blazers, Timberwolves, Kings, Hawks. But they have got to give LeBron some help or he’ll be worn out by All-Star. – 11:09 PM
Lakers have a very favorable upcoming schedule: Rockets, Grizzlies, Blazers, Timberwolves, Kings, Hawks. But they have got to give LeBron some help or he’ll be worn out by All-Star. – 11:09 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
James Harden on the Lakers’ rally: “It wasn’t supposed to go like that.” – 11:09 PM
James Harden on the Lakers’ rally: “It wasn’t supposed to go like that.” – 11:09 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden on the process of playing well vs Lakers after being in the protocols pic.twitter.com/68OwpeTwFB – 11:08 PM
James Harden on the process of playing well vs Lakers after being in the protocols pic.twitter.com/68OwpeTwFB – 11:08 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“Just trying to do whatever it takes to win and I think has prepared us.”
⁃James Harden on defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. – 11:07 PM
“Just trying to do whatever it takes to win and I think has prepared us.”
⁃James Harden on defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. – 11:07 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
David Fizdale on what the Lakers should do when LeBron is out of the game: “We can clone him. Do you know any good scientists? Can we make a duplicate? I don’t know.” – 11:06 PM
David Fizdale on what the Lakers should do when LeBron is out of the game: “We can clone him. Do you know any good scientists? Can we make a duplicate? I don’t know.” – 11:06 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Fizdale after @Dave McMenamin points out LeBron’s plus-9 rating tonight and what the Lakers can do when he subs out. “We can clone him. Do you know any good scientists? Can we make a duplicate? I don’t know.” – 11:04 PM
Fizdale after @Dave McMenamin points out LeBron’s plus-9 rating tonight and what the Lakers can do when he subs out. “We can clone him. Do you know any good scientists? Can we make a duplicate? I don’t know.” – 11:04 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
David Fizdale hates that LeBron’s “incredible effort” is wasted on losses like tonight. – 11:03 PM
David Fizdale hates that LeBron’s “incredible effort” is wasted on losses like tonight. – 11:03 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
alex caruso is a good player who would have been useful on a team that can’t slow patty mills down – 11:02 PM
alex caruso is a good player who would have been useful on a team that can’t slow patty mills down – 11:02 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
David Fizdale sounds exasperated at the Lakers wasting LeBron James’ scoring tear during this five-game losing streak: “I’m kicking myself in the head because he’s giving me incredible basketball… spectacular.” – 11:00 PM
David Fizdale sounds exasperated at the Lakers wasting LeBron James’ scoring tear during this five-game losing streak: “I’m kicking myself in the head because he’s giving me incredible basketball… spectacular.” – 11:00 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
According to NBA PR, Nets guard Patty Mills has set a record for the most 3-pointers made on Christmas Day with 8. – 10:59 PM
According to NBA PR, Nets guard Patty Mills has set a record for the most 3-pointers made on Christmas Day with 8. – 10:59 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Had ourselves a merry little Christmas pic.twitter.com/2mwoef5qGI – 10:59 PM
Had ourselves a merry little Christmas pic.twitter.com/2mwoef5qGI – 10:59 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Bruce Brown admits he wasn’t tired tonight and he surprised himself that he was able to play for that long. – 10:58 PM
Bruce Brown admits he wasn’t tired tonight and he surprised himself that he was able to play for that long. – 10:58 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Bruce Brown says he watched the team’s games and played video games during quarantine. Not more to stay in shape. But he says he felt like he didn’t miss any time at all. – 10:58 PM
Bruce Brown says he watched the team’s games and played video games during quarantine. Not more to stay in shape. But he says he felt like he didn’t miss any time at all. – 10:58 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It was huge — They had momentum.”
⁃Bruce Brown on Nic Claxton’s dunk on LeBron James. – 10:58 PM
“It was huge — They had momentum.”
⁃Bruce Brown on Nic Claxton’s dunk on LeBron James. – 10:58 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
David Fizdale on Malik Monk: “He really gave us a huge, huge boost tonight.” – 10:57 PM
David Fizdale on Malik Monk: “He really gave us a huge, huge boost tonight.” – 10:57 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Bruce Brown spent his quarantine watching Nets game and video games. Said by the second day in protocols he was ready to get out. – 10:57 PM
Bruce Brown spent his quarantine watching Nets game and video games. Said by the second day in protocols he was ready to get out. – 10:57 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“After the second day I was done, I needed to get back on the court.”
⁃Bruce Brown on his experiences after dealing with COVID. – 10:57 PM
“After the second day I was done, I needed to get back on the court.”
⁃Bruce Brown on his experiences after dealing with COVID. – 10:57 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
James Harden exits the court after the Nets’ win over the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/tIKgzFsdze – 10:56 PM
James Harden exits the court after the Nets’ win over the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/tIKgzFsdze – 10:56 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Gonna be an emotional scene watching LeBron recollect the Christmas gifts he gave his teammates. AK – 10:56 PM
Gonna be an emotional scene watching LeBron recollect the Christmas gifts he gave his teammates. AK – 10:56 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
And to all a good night
@qatarairways pic.twitter.com/oxtUhTBTAL – 10:55 PM
And to all a good night
@qatarairways pic.twitter.com/oxtUhTBTAL – 10:55 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“We don’t win tonight without him… he’s been unbelievable not just on the floor but off the floor as well.”
Says Steve Nash on Patty Mills – 10:55 PM
“We don’t win tonight without him… he’s been unbelievable not just on the floor but off the floor as well.”
Says Steve Nash on Patty Mills – 10:55 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash on Patty Mills: “We don’t win tonight without him.” #Nets – 10:55 PM
Steve Nash on Patty Mills: “We don’t win tonight without him.” #Nets – 10:55 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It was a tremendous finish and an incredible pass.”
⁃Steve Nash on Nic Claxton’s poster on LeBron James. – 10:54 PM
“It was a tremendous finish and an incredible pass.”
⁃Steve Nash on Nic Claxton’s poster on LeBron James. – 10:54 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said he thought the Lakers run came when the Nets rim protection started to slip. – 10:53 PM
Steve Nash said he thought the Lakers run came when the Nets rim protection started to slip. – 10:53 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nets coach Steve Nash on being resilient even after the Lakers’ run pic.twitter.com/9xzRwvlMDG – 10:53 PM
Nets coach Steve Nash on being resilient even after the Lakers’ run pic.twitter.com/9xzRwvlMDG – 10:53 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Celtics, Suns, and Lakers all lose on Christmas? pic.twitter.com/bx0ATWYJqh – 10:52 PM
Celtics, Suns, and Lakers all lose on Christmas? pic.twitter.com/bx0ATWYJqh – 10:52 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It was just a great performance from everybody — Stuck to the game plan for the most part.”
⁃Steve Nash on the victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. – 10:51 PM
“It was just a great performance from everybody — Stuck to the game plan for the most part.”
⁃Steve Nash on the victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. – 10:51 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
The Lakers have been outscored by 76 points during their five-game losing streak. It’s the most a LeBron James team has ever been outscored in a five-game span that he played. His previous worst span came in January 2018 with the Cavaliers (were outscored by 74). @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:51 PM
The Lakers have been outscored by 76 points during their five-game losing streak. It’s the most a LeBron James team has ever been outscored in a five-game span that he played. His previous worst span came in January 2018 with the Cavaliers (were outscored by 74). @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:51 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Third straight home loss. Third straight game down 20. As bleak as things look the Lakers can use that 4th quarter as a turning point in their season. – 10:50 PM
Third straight home loss. Third straight game down 20. As bleak as things look the Lakers can use that 4th quarter as a turning point in their season. – 10:50 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Lakers have lost five straight to fall to 16-18 and LeBron James was heading towards the locker room during the final seconds of this one. pic.twitter.com/vor4XnbCPg – 10:48 PM
The Lakers have lost five straight to fall to 16-18 and LeBron James was heading towards the locker room during the final seconds of this one. pic.twitter.com/vor4XnbCPg – 10:48 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I am one who likes what Russell Westbrook brings, but it’s tough to look at that game and not imagine the lakers having a better chance of winning that game if he had stayed on the bench – 10:47 PM
I am one who likes what Russell Westbrook brings, but it’s tough to look at that game and not imagine the lakers having a better chance of winning that game if he had stayed on the bench – 10:47 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
So Brooklyn wins on the road. No KD. I guess the Lakers lost bc of injuries and protocols 🙄 – 10:47 PM
So Brooklyn wins on the road. No KD. I guess the Lakers lost bc of injuries and protocols 🙄 – 10:47 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I sincerely hope I get Old Takes Exposed for this in six months, but…
I’m ready to trade Russell Westbrook for John Wall.
It’s not even like he’s constantly awful. He’s just Russell Westbrook. And Russell Westbrook isn’t what this team needs right now. Something has to change. – 10:47 PM
I sincerely hope I get Old Takes Exposed for this in six months, but…
I’m ready to trade Russell Westbrook for John Wall.
It’s not even like he’s constantly awful. He’s just Russell Westbrook. And Russell Westbrook isn’t what this team needs right now. Something has to change. – 10:47 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers come back from down 23 to tie in the 4th Q, but fall to BKN 122-115. That’s five straight losses for LAL. LeBron 39p 9r 7a 3s; Monk 20p on 8-of-13; Melo 17p 11r 4a 2s 3b; Westbrook 13p on 4-for-20 12r 11a. Lakers were +11 in the 40 mins LJ played, -18 in 8 mins he sat – 10:47 PM
Lakers come back from down 23 to tie in the 4th Q, but fall to BKN 122-115. That’s five straight losses for LAL. LeBron 39p 9r 7a 3s; Monk 20p on 8-of-13; Melo 17p 11r 4a 2s 3b; Westbrook 13p on 4-for-20 12r 11a. Lakers were +11 in the 40 mins LJ played, -18 in 8 mins he sat – 10:47 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Patty Mills tonight:
34 PTS (ties career-high)
7 AST
8 3PT
It’s his 2nd 30-point game this season. He never had more than 1 in a season before. pic.twitter.com/J4wO8dMPr9 – 10:46 PM
Patty Mills tonight:
34 PTS (ties career-high)
7 AST
8 3PT
It’s his 2nd 30-point game this season. He never had more than 1 in a season before. pic.twitter.com/J4wO8dMPr9 – 10:46 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
James Harden and Patty Mills combined for 70 points against the Lakers.
They are the first pair of teammates to each have 30 points in a Christmas Day game since Charles Barkley and Kevin Johnson in 1993. – 10:46 PM
James Harden and Patty Mills combined for 70 points against the Lakers.
They are the first pair of teammates to each have 30 points in a Christmas Day game since Charles Barkley and Kevin Johnson in 1993. – 10:46 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Once upon a time, 100+ members of the NBA media got together and decided that Russell Westbrook was more valuable than James Harden. – 10:45 PM
Once upon a time, 100+ members of the NBA media got together and decided that Russell Westbrook was more valuable than James Harden. – 10:45 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
LeBron put the Lakers on his back and nearly willed the team to victory. – 10:45 PM
LeBron put the Lakers on his back and nearly willed the team to victory. – 10:45 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Westbrook 4-for-20?
Must have been shooting a bunch of jumpers.
Nope. 4-for-15 in the restricted area. pic.twitter.com/z5lAGzknA8 – 10:44 PM
Westbrook 4-for-20?
Must have been shooting a bunch of jumpers.
Nope. 4-for-15 in the restricted area. pic.twitter.com/z5lAGzknA8 – 10:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron first game at the Crypt:
39 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
3 STL
14-25 FG
He has 4 straight 30-point games for the first time since 2018. The Lakers have lost five in a row. pic.twitter.com/HqvA7vjecl – 10:44 PM
LeBron first game at the Crypt:
39 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
3 STL
14-25 FG
He has 4 straight 30-point games for the first time since 2018. The Lakers have lost five in a row. pic.twitter.com/HqvA7vjecl – 10:44 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Russell Westbrook.
4-20.
Meanwhile Patty Mills goes for 34. pic.twitter.com/D0UZnEZvxE – 10:44 PM
Russell Westbrook.
4-20.
Meanwhile Patty Mills goes for 34. pic.twitter.com/D0UZnEZvxE – 10:44 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nets blew a 23-point lead but execute down stretch to pull out a big win without Kevin Durant, 122-115, over the Lakers. – 10:44 PM
Nets blew a 23-point lead but execute down stretch to pull out a big win without Kevin Durant, 122-115, over the Lakers. – 10:44 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
FINAL: Nets 122, Lakers 115
The Lakers are 16-18 and are 10-10 at home. They have have had the easiest schedule in the NBA to start the season.
Projections for the Lakers:
538: 35-47, 27% playoff chance
BBall Reference: 36-46, 20% playoff chance
ESPN: 38-44, 37% playoff chance – 10:44 PM
FINAL: Nets 122, Lakers 115
The Lakers are 16-18 and are 10-10 at home. They have have had the easiest schedule in the NBA to start the season.
Projections for the Lakers:
538: 35-47, 27% playoff chance
BBall Reference: 36-46, 20% playoff chance
ESPN: 38-44, 37% playoff chance – 10:44 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets beat the Lakers 122-115 behind 36 from James Harden a career-high 34 from Patty Mills. What a win, Lakers rally be damned. Brown and Bembry returned in big fashion and Claxton baptized the King. – 10:44 PM
Final: Nets beat the Lakers 122-115 behind 36 from James Harden a career-high 34 from Patty Mills. What a win, Lakers rally be damned. Brown and Bembry returned in big fashion and Claxton baptized the King. – 10:44 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The Nets beat the Lakers, 122-115, in the marquee Christmas game. – 10:44 PM
The Nets beat the Lakers, 122-115, in the marquee Christmas game. – 10:44 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
FINAL: Nets 122, Lakers 115
James Harden (36 PTS, 9 ASTS, 9 REBS), Patty Mills (34 PTS, 7 ASTS), Bruce Brown (16 PTS) & the Nets come through in the clutch. Although Brooklyn had less shot attempts and activity on the boards, their defense stayed true and won the game. – 10:44 PM
FINAL: Nets 122, Lakers 115
James Harden (36 PTS, 9 ASTS, 9 REBS), Patty Mills (34 PTS, 7 ASTS), Bruce Brown (16 PTS) & the Nets come through in the clutch. Although Brooklyn had less shot attempts and activity on the boards, their defense stayed true and won the game. – 10:44 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nets finish with a 122-115 win over the Lakers on Christmas Day. Once again, LeBron James played brilliantly. But the rest of the team is too inconsistent. Not a winning or sustainable formula on.nba.com/3FrHrgB – 10:44 PM
Nets finish with a 122-115 win over the Lakers on Christmas Day. Once again, LeBron James played brilliantly. But the rest of the team is too inconsistent. Not a winning or sustainable formula on.nba.com/3FrHrgB – 10:44 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
LeBron James:
39 points on 14-of-24 shooting
The other four Lakers starters combined:
32 points on 10-of-36 – 10:43 PM
LeBron James:
39 points on 14-of-24 shooting
The other four Lakers starters combined:
32 points on 10-of-36 – 10:43 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
When you have such limited resources in signing a player, you better hit on the $5.9M tax midlevel exception.
Brooklyn certainly did with Patty Mills
The Lakers are still waiting on Kendrick Nunn. – 10:43 PM
When you have such limited resources in signing a player, you better hit on the $5.9M tax midlevel exception.
Brooklyn certainly did with Patty Mills
The Lakers are still waiting on Kendrick Nunn. – 10:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James is 6-6 this season when scoring 30+ points.
That’s the worst record by a player with at least 10 such games. pic.twitter.com/wMlr690yu4 – 10:43 PM
LeBron James is 6-6 this season when scoring 30+ points.
That’s the worst record by a player with at least 10 such games. pic.twitter.com/wMlr690yu4 – 10:43 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
James Harden has said that Nic Claxton is one of his favorite players to feed. Their pick-and-roll game is something to behold. – 10:42 PM
James Harden has said that Nic Claxton is one of his favorite players to feed. Their pick-and-roll game is something to behold. – 10:42 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
That Nic Claxton dunk over LeBron is going to be in the Nets’ hype video as long as he’s in Brooklyn. – 10:42 PM
That Nic Claxton dunk over LeBron is going to be in the Nets’ hype video as long as he’s in Brooklyn. – 10:42 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Westbrook had a god awful game and still ended up with a triple double somehow. – 10:42 PM
Westbrook had a god awful game and still ended up with a triple double somehow. – 10:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nic Claxton gives Brooklyn an element no one else on its roster does. Nets are going to need him to get where they want to go. – 10:41 PM
Nic Claxton gives Brooklyn an element no one else on its roster does. Nets are going to need him to get where they want to go. – 10:41 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Nice playcall to get Harden on the move against Carmelo defending the PnR, and an amazing pass by Harden to put it where James couldn’t get it on the help. – 10:40 PM
Nice playcall to get Harden on the move against Carmelo defending the PnR, and an amazing pass by Harden to put it where James couldn’t get it on the help. – 10:40 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Really important timeout for Brooklyn. Gave Harden a small breather and run that ATO. – 10:40 PM
Really important timeout for Brooklyn. Gave Harden a small breather and run that ATO. – 10:40 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The Lakers couldn’t get a stop. Nets 118, Lakers 115 with 36 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/lwWoCawbgE – 10:39 PM
The Lakers couldn’t get a stop. Nets 118, Lakers 115 with 36 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/lwWoCawbgE – 10:39 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs’ starting lineup tonight without … almost everyone … vs. Jazz:
Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilikina, Sterling Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Dwight Powell – 10:39 PM
Mavs’ starting lineup tonight without … almost everyone … vs. Jazz:
Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilikina, Sterling Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Dwight Powell – 10:39 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron now has a game-high 39 points to go along with 9 rebs, 7 asts and 3 stls. – 10:39 PM
LeBron now has a game-high 39 points to go along with 9 rebs, 7 asts and 3 stls. – 10:39 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
From the Nets: Patty Mills has tied his career-high with 34 points. – 10:38 PM
From the Nets: Patty Mills has tied his career-high with 34 points. – 10:38 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Tough possession there for Harden. Can’t be physical with Monk at the rim (5 fouls). – 10:38 PM
Tough possession there for Harden. Can’t be physical with Monk at the rim (5 fouls). – 10:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Harden is too tired to even run a PnR to get a switch right now. How about running more for Mills? – 10:38 PM
Harden is too tired to even run a PnR to get a switch right now. How about running more for Mills? – 10:38 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Yeah. You simply can’t be like who’s the best player in the league and not have LeBron in the conversation, no matter which way you ultimately lean – 10:38 PM
Yeah. You simply can’t be like who’s the best player in the league and not have LeBron in the conversation, no matter which way you ultimately lean – 10:38 PM
Richaun Holmes @Rich_Holmes22
Gotta appreciate Lebron while we can it’s crazy he still playing at this level – 10:38 PM
Gotta appreciate Lebron while we can it’s crazy he still playing at this level – 10:38 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Wow, the Lakers have clawed their way back from a 23-point deficit to tie the score at 115-115 with 45 seconds left. – 10:37 PM
Wow, the Lakers have clawed their way back from a 23-point deficit to tie the score at 115-115 with 45 seconds left. – 10:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills with his eighth 3 to make it a five-point game. – 10:36 PM
Patty Mills with his eighth 3 to make it a five-point game. – 10:36 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Timeout Steve Nash. Nets up four with 3:12 left. Harden appears to be shaken up. Lakers on a 22-3 run. – 10:32 PM
Timeout Steve Nash. Nets up four with 3:12 left. Harden appears to be shaken up. Lakers on a 22-3 run. – 10:32 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
James Harden, can you at least pinch LeBron on the break? My goodness, terrible defense – 10:31 PM
James Harden, can you at least pinch LeBron on the break? My goodness, terrible defense – 10:31 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
It’s amazing how the Lakers’ latest run all stems from OKC’s three former stars: no Durant, Westbrook yanked & Harden’s forearm into THT’s forbidden area – 10:31 PM
It’s amazing how the Lakers’ latest run all stems from OKC’s three former stars: no Durant, Westbrook yanked & Harden’s forearm into THT’s forbidden area – 10:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Stanley Johnson. Saw so much potential when he was drafted. Still think there’s something there. But especially defensively – 10:30 PM
Stanley Johnson. Saw so much potential when he was drafted. Still think there’s something there. But especially defensively – 10:30 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Patty doesn’t take holidays off. 💯 pic.twitter.com/8JFDbZh54Y – 10:29 PM
Patty doesn’t take holidays off. 💯 pic.twitter.com/8JFDbZh54Y – 10:29 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Lakers should be signing Stanley Johnson for the rest of the season tomorrow morning – 10:28 PM
The Lakers should be signing Stanley Johnson for the rest of the season tomorrow morning – 10:28 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
The Lakers have not correctly defended one James Johnson – Patty Mills Dribble Hand-off all game. Too easy. – 10:26 PM
The Lakers have not correctly defended one James Johnson – Patty Mills Dribble Hand-off all game. Too easy. – 10:26 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills with a huuugeee 3. His seventh 3 and the first points for the Nets in over five minutes. – 10:26 PM
Patty Mills with a huuugeee 3. His seventh 3 and the first points for the Nets in over five minutes. – 10:26 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Strong push from the Lakers, but just to be on the safe side, they may need THT to get hit in the junk one more time. AK – 10:25 PM
Strong push from the Lakers, but just to be on the safe side, they may need THT to get hit in the junk one more time. AK – 10:25 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron against Claxton on a switch is not an advantage matchup – 10:24 PM
LeBron against Claxton on a switch is not an advantage matchup – 10:24 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
And just like that, the Lakers rattle off a 15-0 in the early parts of 4th quarter. We’re looking at a 107-99 game in the 4th quarter. Time for the Nets to respond. – 10:22 PM
And just like that, the Lakers rattle off a 15-0 in the early parts of 4th quarter. We’re looking at a 107-99 game in the 4th quarter. Time for the Nets to respond. – 10:22 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
All of the sudden we have a game again. Lakers on a 15-0 run to cut the Nets’ lead to eight. Timeout Steve Nash. – 10:19 PM
All of the sudden we have a game again. Lakers on a 15-0 run to cut the Nets’ lead to eight. Timeout Steve Nash. – 10:19 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
That’s 100 3’s on the season for @Patrick Mills
#NBAAllstar pic.twitter.com/6Q0TfPKZTE – 10:17 PM
That’s 100 3’s on the season for @Patrick Mills
#NBAAllstar pic.twitter.com/6Q0TfPKZTE – 10:17 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Man, you would’ve thought the Lakers-Nets Christmas game could’ve been competitive with both teams so depleted. But without KD, Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldridge and five others players, the Nets have led by as much as 23 points. LeBron was right: This team has no chemistry. – 10:15 PM
Man, you would’ve thought the Lakers-Nets Christmas game could’ve been competitive with both teams so depleted. But without KD, Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldridge and five others players, the Nets have led by as much as 23 points. LeBron was right: This team has no chemistry. – 10:15 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Gotta be at least a Flagrant 1 on Harden with the forearm to the groin on THT, and it wouldn’t totally shock me if it’s a Flagrant 2. – 10:15 PM
Gotta be at least a Flagrant 1 on Harden with the forearm to the groin on THT, and it wouldn’t totally shock me if it’s a Flagrant 2. – 10:15 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden got his fourth foul by throwing his forearm into Talen Horton-Tucker’s family jewels. Yes, that’s a hostile act. – 10:14 PM
James Harden got his fourth foul by throwing his forearm into Talen Horton-Tucker’s family jewels. Yes, that’s a hostile act. – 10:14 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Jeff Van Gundy makes a great point. The Lakers don’t have a chemistry issue. “It’s a talent issue.” – 10:11 PM
Jeff Van Gundy makes a great point. The Lakers don’t have a chemistry issue. “It’s a talent issue.” – 10:11 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Mt. Gox Arena would have been a more appropriate name for this Lakers team. – 10:08 PM
Mt. Gox Arena would have been a more appropriate name for this Lakers team. – 10:08 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The Nets would say no to a Russell Westbrook for Patty Mills trade even if the money was a non-factor. – 10:07 PM
The Nets would say no to a Russell Westbrook for Patty Mills trade even if the money was a non-factor. – 10:07 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Just a dominant performance tonight by the Nets. No Kevin Durant, no LaMarcus Aldridge. Haven’t played a game in a week. But the Nets are up 20, have held the Lakers to just 82 points through 3 quarters, and are starting to look like the all-around juggernaut they aspire to be. – 10:05 PM
Just a dominant performance tonight by the Nets. No Kevin Durant, no LaMarcus Aldridge. Haven’t played a game in a week. But the Nets are up 20, have held the Lakers to just 82 points through 3 quarters, and are starting to look like the all-around juggernaut they aspire to be. – 10:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron has sat for 8 minutes tonight and the Lakers are minus 16 in those 8 lol – 10:05 PM
LeBron has sat for 8 minutes tonight and the Lakers are minus 16 in those 8 lol – 10:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Lakers 102-82. Harden and Mills have combined for 57. Supporting cast is doing it all, too. Dominant performance from a team down two of its top guns. – 10:03 PM
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Lakers 102-82. Harden and Mills have combined for 57. Supporting cast is doing it all, too. Dominant performance from a team down two of its top guns. – 10:03 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
The Nets are plus-16 in the 8:07 LeBron has spent on the bench tonight. – 10:03 PM
The Nets are plus-16 in the 8:07 LeBron has spent on the bench tonight. – 10:03 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Nets 102, Lakers 82 to start the 4th quarter, pic.twitter.com/TqHN2CbFSX – 10:03 PM
Nets 102, Lakers 82 to start the 4th quarter, pic.twitter.com/TqHN2CbFSX – 10:03 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The Nets have a 102-82 lead over the Lakers entering the 4th Q after relying on something that leaves the Lakers vulnerable: attack the paint and kick out to shooters or swing-swing on the perimeter. Lakers’ rotations too delayed. – 10:03 PM
The Nets have a 102-82 lead over the Lakers entering the 4th Q after relying on something that leaves the Lakers vulnerable: attack the paint and kick out to shooters or swing-swing on the perimeter. Lakers’ rotations too delayed. – 10:03 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
End of 3rd QTR: Nets 102, Lakers 82
James Harden (32 PTS, 8 ASTS), Patty Mills (25 PTS, 5 3PM) & the Nets have matched Los Angeles’ second quarter intensity with a great offensive third period despite losing the battle on the glass 32-36. It’s time to turn up & seal the deal. – 10:02 PM
End of 3rd QTR: Nets 102, Lakers 82
James Harden (32 PTS, 8 ASTS), Patty Mills (25 PTS, 5 3PM) & the Nets have matched Los Angeles’ second quarter intensity with a great offensive third period despite losing the battle on the glass 32-36. It’s time to turn up & seal the deal. – 10:02 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
patty mills is the best player on the floor and it’s not even close – 10:02 PM
patty mills is the best player on the floor and it’s not even close – 10:02 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Lakers (except LeBron) are just straight up dogging it on Christmas Day at home. – 10:02 PM
Lakers (except LeBron) are just straight up dogging it on Christmas Day at home. – 10:02 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I’m not particularly surprised a lineup with Collison, Monk, Russ, Carmelo, and THT is struggling to defend, even with Harden out of the game. This group has no chance. – 10:02 PM
I’m not particularly surprised a lineup with Collison, Monk, Russ, Carmelo, and THT is struggling to defend, even with Harden out of the game. This group has no chance. – 10:02 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills’ fifth 3 gives the Nets’ their largest lead of the game. He’s got 100 triples for the season and the Nets are up 20. – 10:02 PM
Patty Mills’ fifth 3 gives the Nets’ their largest lead of the game. He’s got 100 triples for the season and the Nets are up 20. – 10:02 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Stanley Johnson and Darren Collison are going to need a realtor in Sioux Falls as soon as this game ends. – 9:55 PM
Stanley Johnson and Darren Collison are going to need a realtor in Sioux Falls as soon as this game ends. – 9:55 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
DeAndre’ Bembry is having the best 3-point shooting season of his career. Bembry is shooting 41% from three with the Nets and is 3-of-3 from downtown against the Lakers.
He never shot better than 30% from three in any of his 5 NBA previous seasons. #Nets pic.twitter.com/LpWeVc1C1I – 9:55 PM
DeAndre’ Bembry is having the best 3-point shooting season of his career. Bembry is shooting 41% from three with the Nets and is 3-of-3 from downtown against the Lakers.
He never shot better than 30% from three in any of his 5 NBA previous seasons. #Nets pic.twitter.com/LpWeVc1C1I – 9:55 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
One of the better James Harden defensive games in awhile. He’s been very effective in help defense, and Lakers haven’t tried him one on one. – 9:54 PM
One of the better James Harden defensive games in awhile. He’s been very effective in help defense, and Lakers haven’t tried him one on one. – 9:54 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
DeAndre’ Bembry and Langston Galloway on the court together for the first time since they were college teammates at St. Joseph’s in 2013-14. – 9:54 PM
DeAndre’ Bembry and Langston Galloway on the court together for the first time since they were college teammates at St. Joseph’s in 2013-14. – 9:54 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
DeAndre’ Bembry has sank both his 3s today. Nets lead back up to nine. – 9:49 PM
DeAndre’ Bembry has sank both his 3s today. Nets lead back up to nine. – 9:49 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I think this will be decided by whether Harden can continue to get to the basket over the full 48 mins given this is his first game back. With Lakers not playing a C at all, no rim protection. – 9:38 PM
I think this will be decided by whether Harden can continue to get to the basket over the full 48 mins given this is his first game back. With Lakers not playing a C at all, no rim protection. – 9:38 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Christmas Game No. 16 😤
@LeBron James x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/E4gRjOL4JI – 9:31 PM
Christmas Game No. 16 😤
@LeBron James x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/E4gRjOL4JI – 9:31 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Have you voted yet today? If not, these guys have sure earned your vote.
https://t.co/YNSJj2Ni96 #NBAAllstar pic.twitter.com/HlHKVNPpC0 – 9:27 PM
Have you voted yet today? If not, these guys have sure earned your vote.
https://t.co/YNSJj2Ni96 #NBAAllstar pic.twitter.com/HlHKVNPpC0 – 9:27 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
HALFTIME: NETS 66, LAKERS 62
The Nets got ‘Houston Harden’ for Christmas: 23 PTS, 8/15 FG, 6 AST to only 1 TO. Lakers won 2nd quarter, 39-28, but impressive first quarter gave Brooklyn some cushion. Patty Mills has 19 points but picked up 4 fouls. LeBron’s got 22. Good game. – 9:25 PM
HALFTIME: NETS 66, LAKERS 62
The Nets got ‘Houston Harden’ for Christmas: 23 PTS, 8/15 FG, 6 AST to only 1 TO. Lakers won 2nd quarter, 39-28, but impressive first quarter gave Brooklyn some cushion. Patty Mills has 19 points but picked up 4 fouls. LeBron’s got 22. Good game. – 9:25 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets lead the Lakers 66-62. Harden and Mills have combined for 42 of the Nets’ points. But Mills has four fouls. Nets can use scoring from anyone else. Mills will be on the bench for a bit in the second half and Harden will be, too. Who do they turn to in those minutes? – 9:20 PM
Halftime: Nets lead the Lakers 66-62. Harden and Mills have combined for 42 of the Nets’ points. But Mills has four fouls. Nets can use scoring from anyone else. Mills will be on the bench for a bit in the second half and Harden will be, too. Who do they turn to in those minutes? – 9:20 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
HALF: Nets 66, Lakers 62
James Harden (23 PTS, 7 ASTS), Patty Mills (19 PTS) & the Nets have cooled down. LeBron James (24 PTS, 7-10 FG) is playing magnificent as expected. It’s hard to get the ball out of his hands. Brooklyn also needs more production from the bench. – 9:20 PM
HALF: Nets 66, Lakers 62
James Harden (23 PTS, 7 ASTS), Patty Mills (19 PTS) & the Nets have cooled down. LeBron James (24 PTS, 7-10 FG) is playing magnificent as expected. It’s hard to get the ball out of his hands. Brooklyn also needs more production from the bench. – 9:20 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
On that last James Harden 3 where he was fouled, the possession prior Harden called over Patty Mills to tell him to screen for him on the next possession. Why? Darren Collison just fouled Mills by getting into his landing space. Harden took advantage. Drew a foul on Collison too. – 9:19 PM
On that last James Harden 3 where he was fouled, the possession prior Harden called over Patty Mills to tell him to screen for him on the next possession. Why? Darren Collison just fouled Mills by getting into his landing space. Harden took advantage. Drew a foul on Collison too. – 9:19 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Darren Collison: *gives up back-to-back 4-point plays*
Jeff Van Gundy: “This must be a record for a player coming out of a retirement.” – 9:18 PM
Darren Collison: *gives up back-to-back 4-point plays*
Jeff Van Gundy: “This must be a record for a player coming out of a retirement.” – 9:18 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Darren Collison with a pair of presents for the Nets. He fouls Mills and Harden on back-to-back possessions, which ended in made 3s. – 9:16 PM
Darren Collison with a pair of presents for the Nets. He fouls Mills and Harden on back-to-back possessions, which ended in made 3s. – 9:16 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Patty Mills’ 19 points in the first half are the most he’s scored in any half as a Net. – 9:16 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: Patty Mills’ 19 points in the first half are the most he’s scored in any half as a Net. – 9:16 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers showing late in 2nd Q how their defense can fuel their offense, something that has been lacking for most of this season – 9:14 PM
Lakers showing late in 2nd Q how their defense can fuel their offense, something that has been lacking for most of this season – 9:14 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
POLL: Stanley Johnson: Greatest Laker ever or merely greatest Laker since the move from Minneapolis? AK @LockedOnLakers @LockedOnNBAPods – 9:12 PM
POLL: Stanley Johnson: Greatest Laker ever or merely greatest Laker since the move from Minneapolis? AK @LockedOnLakers @LockedOnNBAPods – 9:12 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
With his 13th point on that free throw coming in the second quarter, LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day. – 9:03 PM
With his 13th point on that free throw coming in the second quarter, LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day. – 9:03 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant to become the all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day. – 9:02 PM
LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant to become the all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day. – 9:02 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
With his third free throw of the night, LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant to become the all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day. – 9:02 PM
With his third free throw of the night, LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant to become the all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day. – 9:02 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Christmas King 👑
@LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day, passing Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant. #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/MAaa3s3IfG – 9:02 PM
Christmas King 👑
@LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day, passing Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant. #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/MAaa3s3IfG – 9:02 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Lakers are rolling and have outscored the Nets, 9-2, to start the 2nd quarter. Malik Monk and Stanley Johnson have scored 7 apiece off LA’s bench. Nash calls timeout: Nets 40, Lakers 32. – 8:49 PM
The Lakers are rolling and have outscored the Nets, 9-2, to start the 2nd quarter. Malik Monk and Stanley Johnson have scored 7 apiece off LA’s bench. Nash calls timeout: Nets 40, Lakers 32. – 8:49 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
9-0 run by the Lakers, down 40-32…Good defensive stops and some buckets in the paint… – 8:46 PM
9-0 run by the Lakers, down 40-32…Good defensive stops and some buckets in the paint… – 8:46 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Crucial stretch for the Nets now with Harden on the bench. Nets need someone not named Mills to score. Lakers on a 7-0 run to force Steve Nash to call timeout. – 8:46 PM
Crucial stretch for the Nets now with Harden on the bench. Nets need someone not named Mills to score. Lakers on a 7-0 run to force Steve Nash to call timeout. – 8:46 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers open 2nd Q with LeBron & Westbrook attacking the rim as well, LeBron throwing a cross-court pass to ignite a fast-break and Malik Monk cooking. This might be something, or nothing at all. Hard to tell with this team. – 8:46 PM
Lakers open 2nd Q with LeBron & Westbrook attacking the rim as well, LeBron throwing a cross-court pass to ignite a fast-break and Malik Monk cooking. This might be something, or nothing at all. Hard to tell with this team. – 8:46 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Watching Lakers/Nets after Warriors/Suns is like getting Pizza Hut after fresh oysters. This is not the taste I was hoping to end the night on. – 8:46 PM
Watching Lakers/Nets after Warriors/Suns is like getting Pizza Hut after fresh oysters. This is not the taste I was hoping to end the night on. – 8:46 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Patty Mills goes 5-6 in the first quarter #NBAAllstar @Patrick Mills pic.twitter.com/boJQv2ZX86 – 8:44 PM
Patty Mills goes 5-6 in the first quarter #NBAAllstar @Patrick Mills pic.twitter.com/boJQv2ZX86 – 8:44 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
What’s the best #NBAXmas KD sneaker? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/rOJKa41Irw – 8:44 PM
What’s the best #NBAXmas KD sneaker? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/rOJKa41Irw – 8:44 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets lead the #Lakers 38-23 after the first, their second-biggest first-quarter lead of the season. They’ve shot .667, behind 13 from Patty Mills and 11 from James Harden. #NBA – 8:43 PM
The #Nets lead the #Lakers 38-23 after the first, their second-biggest first-quarter lead of the season. They’ve shot .667, behind 13 from Patty Mills and 11 from James Harden. #NBA – 8:43 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nets have a 38-23 first-quarter lead. Harden looks like he hasn’t missed a beat, while the Lakers look just beat. – 8:41 PM
Nets have a 38-23 first-quarter lead. Harden looks like he hasn’t missed a beat, while the Lakers look just beat. – 8:41 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
End of 1st QTR: Nets 38, Lakers 23
Patty Mills (13 PTS), James Harden (9 PTS, 3 ASTS) & the Nets are firing on all cylinders. Brooklyn is shooting it at 67% from the field. The Lakers aren’t applying enough pressure too defensively, forcing 0 TO’s. Offensively, they have 7 TO’s. – 8:40 PM
End of 1st QTR: Nets 38, Lakers 23
Patty Mills (13 PTS), James Harden (9 PTS, 3 ASTS) & the Nets are firing on all cylinders. Brooklyn is shooting it at 67% from the field. The Lakers aren’t applying enough pressure too defensively, forcing 0 TO’s. Offensively, they have 7 TO’s. – 8:40 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Lakers 38-23. James Harden has been in attack-mode the whole game, just how Steve Nash wants him. Patty Mills has 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting. Nets defense has given LA trouble, too. – 8:40 PM
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Lakers 38-23. James Harden has been in attack-mode the whole game, just how Steve Nash wants him. Patty Mills has 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting. Nets defense has given LA trouble, too. – 8:40 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers down 38-23 to Nets end of first quarter. Lakers’ defense allowing Nets to shoot 66.7% from the field, 57.1% from three. – 8:40 PM
Lakers down 38-23 to Nets end of first quarter. Lakers’ defense allowing Nets to shoot 66.7% from the field, 57.1% from three. – 8:40 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
So far we haven’t seen the Nets’ four replacement players and Paul Millsap. All the regulars who are back have played. – 8:36 PM
So far we haven’t seen the Nets’ four replacement players and Paul Millsap. All the regulars who are back have played. – 8:36 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
James Johnson is out there after spending the past week in protocols. – 8:33 PM
James Johnson is out there after spending the past week in protocols. – 8:33 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Harden back in action #NBAallstar @James Harden pic.twitter.com/Bsl4McasZy – 8:25 PM
Harden back in action #NBAallstar @James Harden pic.twitter.com/Bsl4McasZy – 8:25 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden invading the airspace and drawing fouls like it’s Rockets-Warriors all over again – 8:25 PM
James Harden invading the airspace and drawing fouls like it’s Rockets-Warriors all over again – 8:25 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden airballed a shot, while the Lakers have airballed almost the whole quarter – 8:21 PM
James Harden airballed a shot, while the Lakers have airballed almost the whole quarter – 8:21 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets are technically supposed to be down: They haven’t played since Dec. 18 because of the COVID outbreak, and they haven’t been able to practice as a team. But they’ve taken a 14-6 lead over the Lakers in the 1st quarter. Interested to see how their legs fare int the 4th. – 8:18 PM
The Nets are technically supposed to be down: They haven’t played since Dec. 18 because of the COVID outbreak, and they haven’t been able to practice as a team. But they’ve taken a 14-6 lead over the Lakers in the 1st quarter. Interested to see how their legs fare int the 4th. – 8:18 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets have hit six of their first seven, out to a quick 14-6 lead on the #Lakers. – 8:17 PM
#Nets have hit six of their first seven, out to a quick 14-6 lead on the #Lakers. – 8:17 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
No Durant, but Harden probably has his two favorite roll guys (Brown & Claxton) out there with him. – 8:17 PM
No Durant, but Harden probably has his two favorite roll guys (Brown & Claxton) out there with him. – 8:17 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets lead the Lakers 14-6. Every starter has a basket a few minutes in. Bembry with a corner 3 and a nice dunk off a feed from Claxton. Mills hit a tough corner 3 off a fast break. Harden blocked Russ earlier. – 8:15 PM
Nets lead the Lakers 14-6. Every starter has a basket a few minutes in. Bembry with a corner 3 and a nice dunk off a feed from Claxton. Mills hit a tough corner 3 off a fast break. Harden blocked Russ earlier. – 8:15 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nets playing the Lakers like they have all of their healthy stars available. – 8:14 PM
Nets playing the Lakers like they have all of their healthy stars available. – 8:14 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
I remember seeing this Christmas Day matchup with the Nets when the Lakers schedule was released and thinking: Daaamn! That’s gonna be dope! NBA Finals preview… Oh how things have changed – 8:13 PM
I remember seeing this Christmas Day matchup with the Nets when the Lakers schedule was released and thinking: Daaamn! That’s gonna be dope! NBA Finals preview… Oh how things have changed – 8:13 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Whatever Bruce Brown’s floater rating in 2K is, it needs a boost. – 8:12 PM
Whatever Bruce Brown’s floater rating in 2K is, it needs a boost. – 8:12 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton draws an early charge on THT. Then gets the and-1 at the other end. – 8:10 PM
Nic Claxton draws an early charge on THT. Then gets the and-1 at the other end. – 8:10 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Dwight Howard and James Harden all smiles and shaking hands years later after their time with the Rockets didn’t end so well – 8:08 PM
Dwight Howard and James Harden all smiles and shaking hands years later after their time with the Rockets didn’t end so well – 8:08 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
In addition to the Paul George news sucking for the Clippers and my fandom sanity… it also kills my first place fantasy team that has already lost Porter Jr and Sexton for the year and AD for weeks – 8:01 PM
In addition to the Paul George news sucking for the Clippers and my fandom sanity… it also kills my first place fantasy team that has already lost Porter Jr and Sexton for the year and AD for weeks – 8:01 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Melo with the Xmas heat 🔥 #LakersSneakerCam pic.twitter.com/BVheCdAOHP – 7:58 PM
Melo with the Xmas heat 🔥 #LakersSneakerCam pic.twitter.com/BVheCdAOHP – 7:58 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
🎄 Tune in to #NBAXmas on NBA Radio!
Nets @ Lakers are NEXT!
🔊 https://t.co/AYipQpw9t4 pic.twitter.com/KS5X3vayAo – 7:55 PM
🎄 Tune in to #NBAXmas on NBA Radio!
Nets @ Lakers are NEXT!
🔊 https://t.co/AYipQpw9t4 pic.twitter.com/KS5X3vayAo – 7:55 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
This is the Nets second straight Christmas Day Game. Before that you have to back to 2013. Back then, Deron Williams wasn’t fighting running backs for a living, Joe Johnson was still cold and Jason Kidd was coach. – 7:53 PM
This is the Nets second straight Christmas Day Game. Before that you have to back to 2013. Back then, Deron Williams wasn’t fighting running backs for a living, Joe Johnson was still cold and Jason Kidd was coach. – 7:53 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets will start Harden, Mills, Brown, Bembry and Claxton tonight vs the #Lakers, It’s Brooklyn’s 12th different starting five of the season, and sixth in their last seven games. #NBA – 7:50 PM
The #Nets will start Harden, Mills, Brown, Bembry and Claxton tonight vs the #Lakers, It’s Brooklyn’s 12th different starting five of the season, and sixth in their last seven games. #NBA – 7:50 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
As Lakers debut the Crypto.com Arena name I wrote about the change from Staples Center. The building isn’t going anywhere so why has it brought on strong emotions? On the psychology, fandom, and feels of going from an office supplier to crypto theathletic.com/3034504/2021/1… – 7:49 PM
As Lakers debut the Crypto.com Arena name I wrote about the change from Staples Center. The building isn’t going anywhere so why has it brought on strong emotions? On the psychology, fandom, and feels of going from an office supplier to crypto theathletic.com/3034504/2021/1… – 7:49 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from the sofa. Bagged the LA trip after Portland got cancelled, but will be back on the road in 2022. Nets-Lakers tips shortly. The Beard is back against LeBron. Bruce Brown goes from protocols to the starting five. Do the Nets have enough against the Lakers? We’ll see. – 7:45 PM
Greetings from the sofa. Bagged the LA trip after Portland got cancelled, but will be back on the road in 2022. Nets-Lakers tips shortly. The Beard is back against LeBron. Bruce Brown goes from protocols to the starting five. Do the Nets have enough against the Lakers? We’ll see. – 7:45 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Christmastime is Here
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/5CPYUFSfGV – 7:42 PM
Christmastime is Here
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/5CPYUFSfGV – 7:42 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Random fun fact: Patty Mills comes into the game five 3s short of hitting 100 for the season. – 7:33 PM
Random fun fact: Patty Mills comes into the game five 3s short of hitting 100 for the season. – 7:33 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
The Nets’ Starters vs. the Lakers:
👨🏿🍳James Harden
👷🏽♂️Patty Mills
🔒Bruce Brown
🔒DeAndre’ Bembry
📈Nic Claxton – 7:32 PM
The Nets’ Starters vs. the Lakers:
👨🏿🍳James Harden
👷🏽♂️Patty Mills
🔒Bruce Brown
🔒DeAndre’ Bembry
📈Nic Claxton – 7:32 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
A thowback to Christmas 2012, when Steve Nash started at point guard for the Lakers and Dwight Howard started at center. Nine years later, Nash is the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and Dwight is… starting at center for the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/Q2qfckWZK6 – 7:32 PM
A thowback to Christmas 2012, when Steve Nash started at point guard for the Lakers and Dwight Howard started at center. Nine years later, Nash is the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and Dwight is… starting at center for the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/Q2qfckWZK6 – 7:32 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Starting lineups for the Christmas Day showdown between the Lakers and Nets: pic.twitter.com/mx4zJ76eac – 7:31 PM
Starting lineups for the Christmas Day showdown between the Lakers and Nets: pic.twitter.com/mx4zJ76eac – 7:31 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lakers are starting LeBron, Russ, THT, Wayne Ellington and Dwight Howard. Nets are starting James Harden, Patty Mills, Bruce Brown, De’Andre Bembry and Nic Claxton. – 7:31 PM
Lakers are starting LeBron, Russ, THT, Wayne Ellington and Dwight Howard. Nets are starting James Harden, Patty Mills, Bruce Brown, De’Andre Bembry and Nic Claxton. – 7:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters in LA against the Lakers: Harden, Mills, Brown, Bembry and Claxton. This is the 12th different starting five of the season. – 7:31 PM
Nets starters in LA against the Lakers: Harden, Mills, Brown, Bembry and Claxton. This is the 12th different starting five of the season. – 7:31 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Steve Nash told reporters in pregame that LaMarcus Aldridge is either out of protocols or will be out shortly and will need to ramp up before returning. – 7:28 PM
Steve Nash told reporters in pregame that LaMarcus Aldridge is either out of protocols or will be out shortly and will need to ramp up before returning. – 7:28 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
From Rancho Cucamonga to the #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/MTMXhXuc2w – 7:22 PM
From Rancho Cucamonga to the #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/MTMXhXuc2w – 7:22 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“I don’t think that we can ever take that type of approach…So home, away I think is kind of putting the cart before the horse….”
-Nets Steve Nash was asked if he wants home court with Kyrie Irving only eligible for road games or if he’d prefer to not have it. – 7:17 PM
“I don’t think that we can ever take that type of approach…So home, away I think is kind of putting the cart before the horse….”
-Nets Steve Nash was asked if he wants home court with Kyrie Irving only eligible for road games or if he’d prefer to not have it. – 7:17 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
It’s the holiday gameday smiles for us 😀 pic.twitter.com/MhMuzqoR9J – 7:15 PM
It’s the holiday gameday smiles for us 😀 pic.twitter.com/MhMuzqoR9J – 7:15 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
White Christmas
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/0gQY4AjCDe – 7:07 PM
White Christmas
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/0gQY4AjCDe – 7:07 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Darren Collison warming up for the Lakers…
@ESPNLosAngeles pic.twitter.com/gzrPGq2WpD – 7:05 PM
Darren Collison warming up for the Lakers…
@ESPNLosAngeles pic.twitter.com/gzrPGq2WpD – 7:05 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden trying to knock off the rust pic.twitter.com/X3gT02ato7 – 7:02 PM
James Harden trying to knock off the rust pic.twitter.com/X3gT02ato7 – 7:02 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Merry Christmas from Blake Griffin and I pic.twitter.com/48XsgjL9Rc – 6:49 PM
Merry Christmas from Blake Griffin and I pic.twitter.com/48XsgjL9Rc – 6:49 PM
David Duke @daviddukejr
God is good through every circumstance!! Tuned in to the guys tonight, let’s get one @Brooklyn Nets 🙏🏽🖤🔥 – 6:46 PM
God is good through every circumstance!! Tuned in to the guys tonight, let’s get one @Brooklyn Nets 🙏🏽🖤🔥 – 6:46 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash on Kevin Durant facing the #Clippers on Monday: “Too early to tell.” #Nets – 6:42 PM
Steve Nash on Kevin Durant facing the #Clippers on Monday: “Too early to tell.” #Nets – 6:42 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said #Nets have no indication that Kevin Durant will test out of protocols in time to join them for the #Clippers tilt Monday. Not impossible but sounds unlikely. #NBA – 6:41 PM
Steve Nash said #Nets have no indication that Kevin Durant will test out of protocols in time to join them for the #Clippers tilt Monday. Not impossible but sounds unlikely. #NBA – 6:41 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nets coach Steve Nash with the latest on Kyrie Irving and when he’ll return pic.twitter.com/K8VNpe0VfE – 6:40 PM
Nets coach Steve Nash with the latest on Kyrie Irving and when he’ll return pic.twitter.com/K8VNpe0VfE – 6:40 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said it’s too early to tell if Kevin Durant will be available against the Clippers. – 6:40 PM
Steve Nash said it’s too early to tell if Kevin Durant will be available against the Clippers. – 6:40 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Custom Xmas Kobes ❄️
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/96cZRPFJU6 – 6:38 PM
Custom Xmas Kobes ❄️
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/96cZRPFJU6 – 6:38 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash says all players who have cleared the health and safety protocols are available to play, but some may not depending on their level of conditioning after a week and change off the court. #Nets – 6:36 PM
Steve Nash says all players who have cleared the health and safety protocols are available to play, but some may not depending on their level of conditioning after a week and change off the court. #Nets – 6:36 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
LaMarcus Aldridge went into protocol on Dec. 14 and isn’t out yet, but Steve Nash reassured the center “hasn’t had any issues” due to his cardiac situation. Adds he’s close to being out of protocol and the #Nets “aren’t in a rush” with him. #NBA – 6:36 PM
LaMarcus Aldridge went into protocol on Dec. 14 and isn’t out yet, but Steve Nash reassured the center “hasn’t had any issues” due to his cardiac situation. Adds he’s close to being out of protocol and the #Nets “aren’t in a rush” with him. #NBA – 6:36 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said Bruce Brown and James Johnson went right from clearing protocols to joining the team so they haven’t really had any on-court work with the team. Said it’s a factor on if they play. Adds Brown is usually capable to do such a thing, but didn’t speak definitively. – 6:35 PM
Steve Nash said Bruce Brown and James Johnson went right from clearing protocols to joining the team so they haven’t really had any on-court work with the team. Said it’s a factor on if they play. Adds Brown is usually capable to do such a thing, but didn’t speak definitively. – 6:35 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said there’s no changes to #Nets player availabilities from yesterday for tonight’s Christmas Day tilt vs. the #Lakers. – 6:34 PM
Steve Nash said there’s no changes to #Nets player availabilities from yesterday for tonight’s Christmas Day tilt vs. the #Lakers. – 6:34 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said LaMarcus Aldridge is about to come out of protocols, but given his age and history, there’s no rush to bring him back. Want to properly ramp him up. – 6:34 PM
Steve Nash said LaMarcus Aldridge is about to come out of protocols, but given his age and history, there’s no rush to bring him back. Want to properly ramp him up. – 6:34 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It’s a matter of ramping him up accordingly — We want to make sure he’s right. We’re not in a rush.”
⁃Steve Nash on Kyrie Irving. – 6:33 PM
“It’s a matter of ramping him up accordingly — We want to make sure he’s right. We’re not in a rush.”
⁃Steve Nash on Kyrie Irving. – 6:33 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“He’s bored out of his mind sitting at home.”
⁃Steve Nash on Kevin Durant. – 6:32 PM
“He’s bored out of his mind sitting at home.”
⁃Steve Nash on Kevin Durant. – 6:32 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas pic.twitter.com/cJRrmILEoL – 6:20 PM
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas pic.twitter.com/cJRrmILEoL – 6:20 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Play Lakers Pick ‘Em for your chance to win tickets to the January 19 game vs the Pacers. – 6:00 PM
Play Lakers Pick ‘Em for your chance to win tickets to the January 19 game vs the Pacers. – 6:00 PM
Chiney Ogwumike @chiney
Merry Christmas!! 🎄❤️ Here’s what you need to know about LeBron James and one of his greatest gifts this holiday season: pic.twitter.com/pTuVmVC2lO – 5:45 PM
Merry Christmas!! 🎄❤️ Here’s what you need to know about LeBron James and one of his greatest gifts this holiday season: pic.twitter.com/pTuVmVC2lO – 5:45 PM
Mike Beuoy @inpredict
The Bucks overcame 100-1 odds to beat the Celtics today. It was the *2nd* most improbable Christmas Day comeback in my database.
The most improbable Christmas miracle? Bulls-Lakers in 2011. Bulls down 6 with less than a minute to go (and down 11 with <4 minutes left). pic.twitter.com/viSBQlQqo8 – 5:29 PM
The Bucks overcame 100-1 odds to beat the Celtics today. It was the *2nd* most improbable Christmas Day comeback in my database.
The most improbable Christmas miracle? Bulls-Lakers in 2011. Bulls down 6 with less than a minute to go (and down 11 with <4 minutes left). pic.twitter.com/viSBQlQqo8 – 5:29 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
While he ranks 8th in the NBA in scoring average, Jayson Tatum just took over the NBA lead in actual scoring.
NBA – POINTS LEADERS
Jayson Tatum 840
Steph Curry 831
Kevin Durant 803
Trae Young 791
Steph Curry 785
Donovan Mitchell 754
Steph plays next on Christmas Day. – 4:37 PM
While he ranks 8th in the NBA in scoring average, Jayson Tatum just took over the NBA lead in actual scoring.
NBA – POINTS LEADERS
Jayson Tatum 840
Steph Curry 831
Kevin Durant 803
Trae Young 791
Steph Curry 785
Donovan Mitchell 754
Steph plays next on Christmas Day. – 4:37 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Christmas and Lakers Basketball🎄🏀
⏰: 5:00 p.m. PT
📺: ABC/ESPN
📻: ESPN LA 710 & 1330 KWKW
#LakeShow x @SociosHoops
nba.com/lakers/news/th… – 4:22 PM
Christmas and Lakers Basketball🎄🏀
⏰: 5:00 p.m. PT
📺: ABC/ESPN
📻: ESPN LA 710 & 1330 KWKW
#LakeShow x @SociosHoops
nba.com/lakers/news/th… – 4:22 PM
LeBron James @KingJames
Xmas game day is electrifying! @GMC Let’s get it!! ⚡️💪👑 #GMCAmbassador #GMCHummerEV pic.twitter.com/I2YsBnW3rm – 3:15 PM
Xmas game day is electrifying! @GMC Let’s get it!! ⚡️💪👑 #GMCAmbassador #GMCHummerEV pic.twitter.com/I2YsBnW3rm – 3:15 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Kobe Bryant once admitted that he wanted to play with LeBron James.
#Lakers #LakeShow
sportscasting.com/kobe-bryant-dr… – 3:13 PM
Kobe Bryant once admitted that he wanted to play with LeBron James.
#Lakers #LakeShow
sportscasting.com/kobe-bryant-dr… – 3:13 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
LeBron James’ ideal Christmas showed he always dreamt about playing for the #Lakers
#NBA #LakeShow
sportscasting.com/lebron-james-i… – 3:11 PM
LeBron James’ ideal Christmas showed he always dreamt about playing for the #Lakers
#NBA #LakeShow
sportscasting.com/lebron-james-i… – 3:11 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Merry Christmas from Phoenix. It is an honor and privilege for me to cover this game today between the Suns and Warriors. It’s my sixth Christmas game, first in which LeBron is not involved. Thank you for reading and for supporting @TheAthletic. pic.twitter.com/UISqZOwc61 – 2:43 PM
Merry Christmas from Phoenix. It is an honor and privilege for me to cover this game today between the Suns and Warriors. It’s my sixth Christmas game, first in which LeBron is not involved. Thank you for reading and for supporting @TheAthletic. pic.twitter.com/UISqZOwc61 – 2:43 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Kemba Walker is the seventh player in NBA history to record a triple-double on Christmas, according to NBA PR.
He joins Draymond Green (2017), Russell Westbrook (2013), LeBron James (2010), Billy Cunningham (1970), John Havlicek (1967) and Oscar Robertson (1960, 61, 63, 67) – 2:18 PM
Kemba Walker is the seventh player in NBA history to record a triple-double on Christmas, according to NBA PR.
He joins Draymond Green (2017), Russell Westbrook (2013), LeBron James (2010), Billy Cunningham (1970), John Havlicek (1967) and Oscar Robertson (1960, 61, 63, 67) – 2:18 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Per @New York Knicks PR Kemba Walker is the second Knick in franchise history to follow a 40-point game with a triple double after Carmelo Anthony in April 2012.
He is the seventh player in NBA history, first since 2017 and first Knick to post a triple double on Christmas Day. pic.twitter.com/h9IMVwYfvW – 2:12 PM
Per @New York Knicks PR Kemba Walker is the second Knick in franchise history to follow a 40-point game with a triple double after Carmelo Anthony in April 2012.
He is the seventh player in NBA history, first since 2017 and first Knick to post a triple double on Christmas Day. pic.twitter.com/h9IMVwYfvW – 2:12 PM
Tina Cervasio @TinaCervasio
Per @New York Knicks PR – @Kemba Walker is 2nd #Knicks player in franchise history to follow 40point game w triple double (@Carmelo Anthony 4/2012). He is FIRST @nyknicks PLAYER w/triple double on #Christmas Day! What a story for the #Bronx native.🎄🏀 So amazing to be here to witness it! pic.twitter.com/AUDzRHyaTy – 2:09 PM
Per @New York Knicks PR – @Kemba Walker is 2nd #Knicks player in franchise history to follow 40point game w triple double (@Carmelo Anthony 4/2012). He is FIRST @nyknicks PLAYER w/triple double on #Christmas Day! What a story for the #Bronx native.🎄🏀 So amazing to be here to witness it! pic.twitter.com/AUDzRHyaTy – 2:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
According to @ESPNStatsInfo, Kemba Walker’s triple-double is just the 10th on Christmas in NBA history. Four were by Oscar Robertson in the 60s. The others: John Havlicek (’67), Billy Cunningham (’70), LeBron James (2010), Russell Westbrook (’13) and Draymond Green (’17). – 2:06 PM
According to @ESPNStatsInfo, Kemba Walker’s triple-double is just the 10th on Christmas in NBA history. Four were by Oscar Robertson in the 60s. The others: John Havlicek (’67), Billy Cunningham (’70), LeBron James (2010), Russell Westbrook (’13) and Draymond Green (’17). – 2:06 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
James Posey wrote about what it’s like to play on Christmas Day.
In 2005, @James_Posey41 and the Miami Heat faced Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers: basketballnews.com/stories/the-be… – 2:04 PM
James Posey wrote about what it’s like to play on Christmas Day.
In 2005, @James_Posey41 and the Miami Heat faced Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers: basketballnews.com/stories/the-be… – 2:04 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kemba Walker is the second Knick in franchise history to follow a 40-point game with a triple double. (Carmelo Anthony, April 2012). – 2:01 PM
Kemba Walker is the second Knick in franchise history to follow a 40-point game with a triple double. (Carmelo Anthony, April 2012). – 2:01 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Knicks say Kemba Walker is the second Knick in franchise history to follow a 40-point game with a triple-double … joining Carmelo Anthony in April 2012.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 2:01 PM
The Knicks say Kemba Walker is the second Knick in franchise history to follow a 40-point game with a triple-double … joining Carmelo Anthony in April 2012.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 2:01 PM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Kemba Walker is the second Knick in franchise history to follow a 40-point game with a triple double. (Carmelo Anthony, April 2012). He is the seventh player in NBA history, first since 2017 and first Knick to post a triple double on Christmas Day. @EliasSports – 2:00 PM
Kemba Walker is the second Knick in franchise history to follow a 40-point game with a triple double. (Carmelo Anthony, April 2012). He is the seventh player in NBA history, first since 2017 and first Knick to post a triple double on Christmas Day. @EliasSports – 2:00 PM
