{"id":9648,"date":"2024-12-25T05:02:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T04:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=9648"},"modified":"2024-12-25T12:58:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T11:58:50","slug":"most-memorable-christmas-day-moments-in-nba-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/most-memorable-christmas-day-moments-in-nba-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Most memorable Christmas day moments in NBA history"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA <\/a>Christmas Day is back with five exciting matchups but most importantly, we will see top rivalries on Wednesday. The league announced the schedule for <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/2024-nba-christmas-games-schedule-teams-livestream-and-more\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2024 Christmas Day<\/a> and the first matchup will kick off at 12:30 PM. Every game will have a gap of two and a half hours so fans can enjoy each game on Christmas. <\/p><p>NBA&rsquo;s Christmas Day event started in 1947 and each year, we witnessed exciting games with top-notch performances and <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lebron-james-vs-steph-curry-christmas-day-overall-and-head-to-head-stats\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>great rivalries<\/a>. Recently, we covered <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/top-5-best-christmas-day-games-in-nba-history\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Top 5 Best Christmas Day games in NBA history<\/a> and these matchups will also take you to a different ride. <\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s pick the most memorable Christmas Day moments in NBA history. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bernard King 60-point show &ndash; 1984 <\/h2><p>1984&rsquo;s clash between the New York Knicks and the New Jersey Nets will be remembered for a record-breaking performance from Bernard King. The Hall of Famer scored 60 points and set a new record for most points on Christmas Day in NBA history. Despite his heroics, the Knicks failed short in a 120-114 loss. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NBA 1984 Christmas Day King Scores 60 on the New Jersey Nets\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GpbzXp88Urg?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reunion of Kobe Bryant and Shaq O&rsquo;Neal &ndash; 2004 <\/h2><p>Reunions are always special in NBA but the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/on-this-day-kobe-bryant-and-shaquille-oneal-face-off-for-first-time-after-ugly-feud\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Kobe-Shaq reunion<\/a> on Christmas Day 2004 will be marked as one of the most memorable moments. Emotional Shaq faced his former side, the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated showdown.<\/p><p>O&rsquo;Neal, who played NBA finals with Kobe Bryant in 2004, moved to the Miami Heat following a trade in the offseason. Kobe Bryant scored 42 points and Shaq O&rsquo;Neal tallied a double-double with 24 points. O&rsquo;Neal managed to beat his former side 104-102. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">20 years ago on Christmas, Kobe dropped 42 in his first ever matchup vs Shaq after their ugly breakup &#128013; <br><br>One of the highest anticipated matches ever &#128293;<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Dda1FFY2ss\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/Dda1FFY2ss<\/a><\/p>&mdash; LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LakeShowYo\/status\/1871630257100661048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>December 24, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/top-5-best-christmas-day-games-in-nba-history\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><strong>Top 5 Best Christmas Day games in NBA history<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/which-team-has-played-most-games-on-christmas\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><strong>Which NBA team has played most games on Christmas?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/2024-nba-christmas-games-schedule-teams-livestream-and-more\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><strong>2024 NBA Christmas Games: Schedule, teams, livestream and more<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patrick Ewing vs. Michael Jordan at the buzzer &ndash; 1986 <\/h2><p>One more memorable moment goes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/which-team-has-played-most-games-on-christmas\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>New York Knicks<\/a>. Michael Jorden made his Christmas debut in 1986. The NBA legend faced his former college rival, Patrick Ewing in a cracking showdown at Madison Square Garden. Ewing had the last laugh with a game-winning putback and the New York Knicks secured an 86-85 win against Jordan&rsquo;s Chicago Bulls. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Michael Jordan delivers a Christmas Day poster to the Knicks! (1986) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dIiY2KQr6t\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/dIiY2KQr6t<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ThrowbackHoops (@ThrowbackHoops) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThrowbackHoops\/status\/1868673489215058110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>December 16, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magic take revenge in NBA Finals rematch &ndash; 1995 <\/h2><p>The new generation will only remember <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/top-5-best-christmas-day-games-in-nba-history\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>the Caves-Warriors clash<\/a> for the best NBA Finals rematch on Christmas Day. But, no one can forget the 1995 Christmas Day clash between the previous season&rsquo;s finalists. Orlando Magic completed a short revenge for the heartbreaking loss in the Championship clash with a 92-90 win over the Rockets. Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal and Penny Hardaway scored 22 points apiece for the Magic. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&ldquo;Jingle Hoops&rdquo; rings on Christmas Day &ndash; 2013 <\/h2><p>The NBA added a commercial angle to 2013&rsquo;s Christmas Day and offered something new to enjoy on the holiday. The top five players of the season shot three-pointers to the tune of the Christmas classic &ldquo;Jingle Bells.&rdquo; Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, James Harden and Steve Nash came together across the 3-point line and shot at five different hoops to recreate the campaign. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jingle Hoops\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EYEHUOpwNvE?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>&ldquo;Jingle Hoops&rdquo; will be back on Christmas Day 2024, featuring Stephen Curry (Warriors), Kevin Durant (Suns), LeBron James (Lakers), Luka Doncic (Mavericks) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special mention: <\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cavs pull off a comeback in NBA Finals rematch against Warriors &ndash; 2016 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lakers halt Celtics&rsquo; winning streak &ndash; 2008 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilt Chamberlain&rsquo;s double-double in double overtime clash &ndash; 1961 <\/li>\n<\/ul><p><em>Image Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s pick the most memorable Christmas Day moments in NBA 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