Overview

• LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers comments on the team's performance after a loss to the Boston Celtics, stating that the team is not where they want to be to compete against top teams. He also mentions the team's health issues, with key players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent suffering from injuries.
• Jrue Holiday, who was traded to the Boston Celtics in October, expresses his satisfaction with the team, stating that it is the best situation for him to win. The Celtics currently have the best record in the NBA at 23-6.
• The Boston Celtics are described as the NBA's most balanced team, with a top-three offense and one of the best defenses in the league. They also have a strategy that allows a lot of above-the-break 3s but shuts down the corner, creating a mathematical advantage.
• Jaime Jaquez Jr., a rookie player for the Miami Heat, is praised for his performance, with his aggressive play and two-way impact making him indispensable to the team.
• Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks scores 50 points and 15 assists in a Christmas Day game against the Phoenix Suns, becoming the second-quickest player to score 10,000 career points and the fourth player in NBA history to drop 50 points on Christmas Day.