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NBA Power Rankings: All 5 NBA Christmas games ranked

By Dallin Duffy

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 25: Christmas branding on the basketball stantion prior to an NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 25, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 25: Christmas branding on the basketball stantion prior to an NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 25, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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NBA Power Rankings: All 5 NBA Christmas games ranked
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

NBA Power Rankings: NBA Christmas games – 4. Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Scheduled as a bout between two of the Eastern Conference’s best units, this game isn’t exactly that as of now. The Celtics struggled out of the gate, and at the time of writing, sit at .500 and nearly out of the playoff picture.

Yet, they’re still loaded with talent and have a trip to Wisconsin to face off with the defending champs. Speaking of the Badger State, local sports fans will be busy on Christmas. Not only do their beloved Bucks play, but the Green Bay Packers do as well.

On the hardwood, they should be treated to another MVP-level performance for Giannis Antetokounmpo. He, Jrue Holiday, and Khris Middleton still make up one of the league’s top trios and will look to shutdown Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and company.

Given the team’s current status, the Bucks could easily run away with a blowout victory. But Boston has more than enough talent to not only make this a fair fight but come away with the win.

NBA Christmas Day history: It’s the Bucks’ fourth consecutive year of playing on Christmas Day (call that the Giannis effect) and it will be the Celtics’ 35th time. They have 19 losses on the day, the fourth-most in league history. Can they avoid No. 20?