If it was Austin Reaves who was the most decisive in the Lakers' victory against Golden State, all eyes were obviously on LeBron James And Stephen Curry. The first is even more than aware of it. “LeBron James and Stephen Curry”, he saidwhen asked what makes the NBA so special in the world of sports.
The two stars did not miss their meeting under the tree. The Lakers player compiled 31 points and 10 assists, while the Warriors player finished with 38 points, including 17 in the last quarter.
Two basketball legends shining against each other on Giveaway Day is the magic of the NBA. “I love the NFL but Christmas is our day”slips the one who will soon celebrate its 40th anniversary against the American football league which had, exceptionally, scheduled two meetings for December 25.
“These matches are electric, spectators cannot miss them”
What does Stephen Curry think? “That’s a good answer. I've been watching basketball since this morning, all five games. I will probably watch the second half of Phoenix – Denver. I know our meeting was noticed so we feel privileged to be in these situations. »
We will have to wait to see the audiences, to compare the NBA and NFL matches, in order to verify the words of “LBJ”, but this duel between the two 2024 Olympic champions had everything to seduce viewers.
“It’s always a pleasure,” confirms Stephen Curry after his fourth Christmas match against LeBron James. “There is competitiveness, a story, and he is a huge player. It allows me to become aware of everything we have gone through together, all the battles, and, in 2024, we continue to do it. These matches are electric, spectators cannot miss them. I adore. We don't know how many games we'll be able to play like this, so we're enjoying it. And that's also why we're disappointed to lose, because it matters a little more than usual. »
