Breaking news! NBA is ecstatic! Thank you, Doncic!

Amazing, just amazing.

Doncic really stepped up by committing to play in the Lakers’ home Christmas game against the Rocketswhich means both teams’ star players will be on the court, maximizing the excitement and creating a genuine clash of giants.

A few days ago, the Lakers were defeated 88-103 by the Clippers in the local derby, and Doncic suffered a left calf bruise in that match, causing him to miss the Lakers’ 108-132 loss to the Suns, yet he chose to make a swift comeback for the upcoming Christmas game as mentioned.

The well-known US media outlet ESPN predicts the Rockets have a 61.5% chance of winning the Christmas game, while the Lakers stand at 38.5%.

Other Christmas matchups include Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Spurs vs. Thunder, Mavericks vs. Warriors, and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets.

According to NBA official stats, among the top ten players with the highest social media viewership this season, nine will play on Christmas: Doncic (845 million), Wembanyama (708 million), Curry (703 million), James (641 million), Alexander (496 million), Jokic (445 million), Reeves (409 million), Durant (331 million), Flagg (312 million), and Antetokounmpo (304 million).

Only Antetokounmpo is absent from this year’s Christmas games. The Greek Freak has played just 17 games this season due to injury, averaging 29.1 minutes, 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game with a shooting percentage of 63.9%. The Bucks currently hold an 12-18 record, ranking 11th in the East. There is a possibility the two sides may part ways before the trade deadline on February 6 (Beijing time).

Back to the point, as the league’s most followed player currently, Doncic’s participation in the Christmas game is sure to excite the NBA, guaranteeing high viewership and even the potential to set a new record.

This Lakers’ new star has played 21 games this season, averaging 36.6 minutes with explosive stats of 34.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. His shooting percentages are 45.9%, 32%, and 80.7%. Leading the league in scoring and boasting a 36.7% usage rate, he has guided the team to a 19-9 record, currently sitting fourth in the Western Conference.