Overview
- James is confirmed for his 20th Christmas appearance on Dec. 25 at Crypto.com Arena against Houston.
- After a loss to the Clippers, he said he’d rather spend the day with family but emphasized he will play when called.
- The matchup marks the first Christmas meeting between James and Kevin Durant since 2018.
- James enters holding multiple Christmas Day records, including 507 points, most games played and most wins.
- Recent form follows a return from sciatica, with averages of 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 7.1 assists in 11 games, and his future is being discussed as he plays the final year of his Lakers deal.