The Los Angeles Lakers wrap up a four-game home stand Friday night when they play host to an improving Atlanta Hawks team to kick off play in 2025.

There might not be a better single day for a specific sport than Christmas for basketball. The NBA gives us 12-plus hours of hoops from a carefully curated group of the league's most interesting teams.

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