Report: Bulls to host Lakers on Christmas Day

The Chicago Bulls will reportedly host the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas in one of five games scheduled for that day.

The Chicago Bulls will host the Los Angeles Lakers in one of five games scheduled for Christmas Day, according to Pro Basketball Talk. 

It will be the fifth straight year Chicago has appeared on the Christmas slate. The Lakers have played on Christmas 41 times. Only the New York Knicks have played on Christmas more frequently.

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In July, it was reported the Cleveland Cavaliers will play at the Miami Heat on Christmas Day in LeBron James's first game against his former team. Other rumored Christmas matchups include the Los Angeles Clippersplaying the Golden StateWarriors and the Knicks taking on the WashingtonWizards.

Last year on Christmas, the Heat defeated the Lakers 101-95 and the Bulls routed the Brooklyn Nets 95-78.

- Scooby Axson