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ESPN made statistical claims regarding the performance of the Lakers and Warriors game, noting it was the highest-rated regular-season game since 2019. Nevertheless, the overall context paints a bleak picture for the NBA. The competitive spirit of Christmas Day now heavily favors the NFL, raising concerns regarding the future of the NBA’s holiday games.
LeBron James, a significant figure in basketball, previously claimed that Christmas "belongs" to the NBA, but current statistics suggest otherwise. The stark reality is that while millions tuned in to watch NFL games, the NBA's top rating barely touched 7.7 million viewers.