James chipped in 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 loss to Houston.

James was efficient from the field but lacked explosiveness or gaudy numbers in the Lakers' Christmas Day loss, snapping a four-game streak of 20-plus-point outings. The combined seven rebounds and assists fell well below the 12.3 he averaged over his 12 games this season entering Thursday, though his ability to still perform at a high level at nearly 41 years old remains incredible.

Edwards posted 44 points (14-25 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 11-13 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 42 minutes during Thursday's game against the Nuggets before getting ejected in overtime.

Edwards' offensive flurry brought Minnesota back from the brink of a loss to force overtime, and he kept his foot on the gas in the extra stanza. However, the young superstar received two technicals within five seconds of each other and was unable to finish the game after Denver made a roaring comeback. After two relatively quiet outings following a three-game absence due to injury, Edwards has been on a scoring tear, totaling 82 points over his past two games.

Doncic posted 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 loss to Houston.

Doncic missed the Lakers' previous game with a lower left leg contusion but returned Christmas Day and led the team in scoring despite the blowout loss. The guard's 25 points marked one of his quieter outings this season, as the superstar has topped 30 points 15 times and reached 40 points six times through 22 appearances while continuing to pair elite scoring with strong rebounding and playmaking.

Sengun amassed 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Sengun shook off a questionable tag related to left calf tightness and came through with his 16th double-double of the season in a Christmas Day victory. The fifth-year center has been excellent overall, though the three-point shot has been absent, as he hasn't attempted one in the past two games and is 0-for-14 from deep over the past eight contests since his last make Dec. 1.

Durant closed with 25 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Durant once again delivered on Christmas Day, pouring in an efficient 25 points to help fuel the Rockets' victory Thursday. Across 13 career Christmas appearances, he's averaging 28.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists on 49.8 percent shooting and 40.5 percent from beyond the arc. At age 37 in his first season in Houston, Durant has shown few signs of decline as a scorer, recording 20-plus points in six straight games and in 22 of 26 appearances overall.

Thompson notched 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Thompson led all scorers in the Rockets' Christmas Day win, knocking down at least 12 field goals for the third time this season. The 22-year-old has taken a noticeable step forward offensively in his third campaign, pairing increased scoring with his versatile skill set while averaging 18.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.5 steals over his previous six games entering Thursday. Though a reliable three-point shot still hasn't developed, Thompson has emerged as a physical all-around threat.

Washington totaled 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 34 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to Golden State.

Washington returned from a one-game absence due to a right foot injury and notched his fourth double-double of the 2025-26 season. Amid a difficult year for Dallas, the power forward has delivered steady production and could see an uptick in usage and responsibility depending on the injury status of Anthony Davis (leg).

Shannon has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to left foot soreness.

Shannon played 10 minutes and missed all three of his shot attempts, including two three-pointers, before being ruled out for the remainder of the game in the fourth quarter. He's seen a reduced role since Mike Conley returned to action, but Shannon has appeared in 14 straight games for the Timberwolves.

Williams racked up 26 points (9-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to the Warriors.

Williams provided a spark off the bench Thursday, joining Cooper Flagg as the primary scoring options in the loss. The 26-year-old has had moments of productivity this season but has battled efficiency issues, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 39.6 percent shooting from the field and 17.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc in 28 games (nine starts) entering Christmas Day.

Flagg notched 27 points (13-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 36 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to the Warriors.

Flagg led all scorers with efficient shooting but couldn't lift the Mavericks to a Christmas Day victory. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has enjoyed a strong December, averaging 24.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals through 10 games entering Thursday's contest. While his three-point shot remains a work in progress, the Duke product has largely met expectations and shown the ability to impact games at a high level as a rookie.