{"id":20974,"date":"2024-12-27T23:12:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T23:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=20974"},"modified":"2024-12-27T23:12:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T23:12:53","slug":"hot-news-espn-reveals-major-announcement-regarding-lakers-warriors-christmas-day-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=20974","title":{"rendered":"Hot News!! ESPN Reveals Major Announcement Regarding Lakers-Warriors Christmas Day Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NBA Christmas Day delivered in full force, headlined by the primetime showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors-one matchup that never fails to deliver when LeBron James and Stephen Curry are involved.<\/p>\n<p>The game concluded with a game-winning layup from Austin Reaves, who gave the Lakers a 115-113 lead with one second remaining.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjExNjYwNDU2NDU1MDU0ODgz\/usatsi_25061923.jpg\" alt=\"ESPN Reveals Major Announcement Regarding Lakers-Warriors Christmas Day Game - Athlon Sports\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The two shots before that came from Curry, who hit back-to-back three-pointers to tie the game, nearly willing Golden State back into the contest.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it was the most captivating matchup of Christmas Day, and the viewership numbers reflected that.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN reported that the Lakers-Warriors game drew 7.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched NBA regular-season game since 2019. NBA action on ESPN platforms delivered the most-watched Christmas in FIVE YEARS 84% from last year #LakeShow vs. #DubNation (7.7M), most-watched NBA reg. season game since 2019 Season-to-date viewership up 4%<\/p>\n<p>Both put on remarkable performances, becoming the only two players aged 35 or older to score 30+ points on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<p>James will turn 40 on Dec. 30, while Curry, at 35, recently acknowledged in an interview that he recognizes the end of his illustrious career is approaching-just as James has.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, both continue to play at an elite level. 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