Thunder christmas day game

From to , the Thunder played on Christmas for nine consecutive years. Which means there have been nine games that feature the likes of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook having big-time performances on the most celebrated holiday of the year. In his Christmas day debut, thenyear-old Durant had quite the first impression as he finished the game with 44 points on an extremely efficient of shooting while going of from the free throw line in a win over the Denver Nuggets.

Due to a lockout shortened season, the Christmas actually became the regular season opener for the Thunder as they faced the Orlando Magic. Durant was once again magnificent as he finished with 30 points on an efficient of shooting in a win. Durant would go on to win his third straight scoring title as he averaged 28 points. But the loss should not take away from another elite Durant performance on the holiday as he scored 33 points and went of from the field.

Durant would fall a hair short of winning his fourth consecutive scoring title as he averaged Meanwhile, the Thunder would get eliminated by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the NBA playoffs as Westbrook sat out with a torn meniscus he suffered in Game 1 of the first round.

In his lone MVP season so far in his career, Durant had another productive Christmas in a blowout win against the Knicks. The year-old scored 29 points on of shooting along with six assists and seven rebounds. Draymond Green might not be happy about it , but the Warriors are hitting the road on Christmas Day for the second consecutive year.

In what should be the game of the day, Golden State will face off against the reigning Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns in a potential playoff preview.

PT on ABC. Before the game tips off, make your picks on the top prop bets for the Warriors-Suns showdown at the Footprint Center.

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