Lakers News: Reporter More Amped For LA's Christmas Day Game Than Any Other

Nothing beats Boston vs LA!

With the new NBA schedule having just dropped, it means that Los Angeles Lakers basketball is around the corner. It’s an exciting time for LA because the team should once again be a strong contender in the Western Conference.

The team brought back the majority of the core players from their Western Conference Finals run last season and brought in some new players to help bridge the gaps. They should be a very versatile team that has flexibility as head coach Darvin Ham builds out the rotations.

The Lakers will be on national TV a ton this season, coming in second in total games. One of those games will come on Christmas Day, a tradition in itself for the Lakers.

This season, LA will be taking on an old rival, setting up one of the potentially better games on the holiday in some time.

ESPN basketball writer Jamal Collier is very excited about the Christmas Day slate of games, with the Lakers game being at the forefront.

“Celtics at Lakers. It's the marquee rivalry. Another Christmas game for LeBron. The star power. Both teams enter the season as contenders. This will be the must-see game of the day.”

Per ESPN.com

Boston and LA is the best matchup that the NBA can offer. It’s a historic rivalry that has lasted multiple generations and continues to this day.

The schedule makers knew exactly what they were doing when they pitted these two teams against one another on Christmas Day.

It will feature LeBron James and Anthony Davis taking on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. That is star power at its finest, and the game will take place as one of the primetime-slotted games.

This game will be a must-watch and the city of Los Angeles will be buzzing. We should be in for another great round of Christmas Day matchups, with this rivalry taking center stage. 

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