CHRISTMAS DAY GAME memories are a blur for Doc Rivers. Since 1984, Rivers has played or coached on Christmas a total of 17 times. As he recounted two stories about his favorite Christmas moments, the Milwaukee Bucks head coach naturally turned to the Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers rivalry -- but he wasn't completely sure whether one of the memories was actually on Christmas.

The NBA's Christmas Day tradition continues this year with a five-game slate featuring some of the best teams and players in the league, including the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trying to avenge some recent losses against the up-and-coming San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama .

Merry Christmas, NBA fans! The biggest day in the NBA’s regular season is upon us, as there are five terrific games to enjoy all throughout Christmas Day, inclu

Thompson has been relegated to a bench role for the Mavs this season. He has started just eight times out of 28 appearances for Dallas, averaging 11.1 points on 36.9% shooting, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.8 minutes per contest. Thompson is also knocking down 2.8 triples per game on a 35.3% clip.

Former NBA MVP Kevin Garnett praised Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, calling the All-Star guard the greatest 2000s-era NBA player.