Ranking the top 10 games of the 2018-19 NBA schedule
1. Dec. 25, 2018 — Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers (ABC)
A tradition unlike any other: LeBron James having to spend his Christmas down by the Bay, facing one of the most unstoppable juggernauts in NBA history. This time, however, he’ll be doing so in a uniform that will benefit the league’s TV ratings even more.
While no one expects these new-look Lakers to seriously challenge the Warriors for a spot in the NBA Finals this year, this will be the first meeting between the King’s new outfit and the team that continues to give him nightmares on the championship stage. That makes it a great first test for the Lakers, from their young and inexperienced talent to their hodgepodge of misfit veterans.
More than likely, the Dubs will cruise in this one, but Christmas Day meetings between LeBron and the Warriors have usually been close, and the baby Lakers played Golden State exceptionally well a number of times last season.
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On the NBA’s biggest day, with the league’s best team facing its best player, there’s no debate. This is the must-watch game of the 2018-19 regular season.