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In case you missed it, the NBA held its much-anticipated Christmas Day games this weekend, including playoff rematches between the Celtics-Bucks and Warriors-Grizzlies. Reports also began circulating about 76ers shooting guard James Harden<\/a> \u201cseriously considering\u201d returning to Houston as a free agent.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what happened across the L over the weekend. Let\u2019s get it.<\/p>\n James Harden is Reportedly \u201cSeriously Considering\u201d Returning to Houston<\/strong>:<\/p>\n According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski at ESPN, Harden is reportedly considering a reunion with the Rockets<\/a> if he doesn\u2019t re-sign with Philadelphia as a free agent in July. <\/p>\n However, after the Sixers\u2019 win over the Knicks on Christmas Day, Harden addressed the media and let them know how he really feels about being in Philly. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m here, we\u2019re playing very well, and I don\u2019t know where that report came from,\u201d Harden said, per NBC Sports Philadelphia. \u201cBut I\u2019m excited to be here, and we\u2019re playing well. We\u2019re continuing to get better.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Harden caught everyone\u2019s attention with this colorful holiday fit. Hide y\u2019all presents.<\/p>\n Joel Embiid and Harden Combine to Score 64 Points against the Knicks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The Beard (29 points and 13 dimes) and Joel Embiid<\/a> (35 points) put up a combined 64 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists to help the 76ers extend their win streak to eight games with a 119-112 dub over the Knicks on Sunday. <\/p>\n The Sixers outscored the Knicks 24-9 to open the fourth and turned a one-point deficit into a 116-102 lead late in the fourth quarter. <\/p>\n \u201cIt was one of those games where you\u2019ve just got to stick around,\u201d Harden said per ESPN<\/a>. \u201cLike, stick around, stick around, and then fourth quarter, you give yourself a chance.<\/p>\n 64 PTS | 12 REB | 14 AST @JHarden13<\/a> & @JoelEmbiid<\/a>\u2018s combined Christmas Day stat line. vote both for NBA All-Star: https:\/\/t.co\/kNf5hhEIQx<\/a>. \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 presented by @palottery<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Lu2cQROE6c<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 25, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Jayson Tatum Torches the Bucks For 41 Points while Jaylen Brown Takes Over<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum<\/a> posted 41 points, including a ferocious first-half yam over Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>, and Jaylen Brown<\/a> scored 29 points to help Boston (24-10) reclaim the top record in the League with a 139-118 win over the Bucks (22-11). <\/p>\n Boston grabbed a 100-86 lead after Tatum scored 20 points in the third quarter, and Brown brought the Celtics home with 13 points in the final frame; he also refused to back down after posting a screen that sent the Greek Freak to the ground. Brown and Antetokounmpo had a back-and-forth, but y\u2019all know it\u2019s only basketball. The players don\u2019t take it seriously, and neither should basketball fans.<\/p>\n Boston gave Milwaukee their first three-game losing streak, while the Celtics have now won back-to-back contests after losing five out of six recent games. <\/p>\n HE CAUGHT ONE \ud83d\udde3@jaytatum0<\/a> hammered it home in tonight\u2019s @JetBlue<\/a> Play of the Game pic.twitter.com\/ZU6oCbvRB0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 26, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Jordan Poole Put Up a Dominate 32 Points to Lead Golden State Past Memphis<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Jordan Poole<\/a> did what he had to do to play Grinch and ruin the Grizzlies\u2019 Christmas after he dropped a team-high 32 points to lead the Warriors past Memphis on Sunday. Draymond Green<\/a> (13 rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks) and Klay Thompson<\/a> (24 points on 8-25 shooting) also put up some solid performances. They played up the burgeoning rivalry they have with Memphis with some sublime shi*t talking toward Dillon Brooks<\/a> as well. <\/p>\n \u201cHe knows that he can\u2019t get a second one. He\u2019s still a young player,\u201d head coach Steve Kerr said per ESPN<\/a>. \u201cJordan was fantastic tonight, and we needed his offensive firepower.\u201d<\/p>\n Dray \u27a1\ufe0f Jordan<\/p>\n \u00bb https:\/\/t.co\/ocDF2EGGU9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HL0YggMOBa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 26, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Nikola Jokic Drops a Christmas Day Triple-Double Against the Suns<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Nikola Jokic<\/a> (41 points, 15 boards, and 15 dimes) dropped his 83rd career triple-double and led the Nuggets to a 128-125 win over the Phoenix Suns. The two-time MVP recorded a 40-point, 27-rebound, 10-assist performance a week ago. It was the fourth 40-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist game in League history. Oscar Robertson (1961, 1962) accomplished it twice, and James Harden did it in 2016.<\/p>\n \u201cSick,\u201d Aaron Gordon said of Jokic\u2019s outing, per ESPN<\/a>. \u201cThose are video game numbers.\u201d<\/p>\n Another MVP performance <\/p>\n 41\/15\/15. Triple-Double 8\ufe0f\u20e33\ufe0f\u20e3 pic.twitter.com\/W5PNYlDFar<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 26, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Jamal Murray<\/a> (26 points, five rebounds, and five assists) forced overtime with a game-tying dunk, and Aaron<\/a> <\/a>Gordon<\/a> put the exclamation point on the win with a poster over Landry Shamet<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cYeah,\u201d Gordon said. \u201cBecause of the time and score.\u201d<\/p>\n Nuggets Nation BROUGHT THE ENERGY tonight. For that, we leave you with this <\/p>\n Goodnight, Wuggets Wation \ud83e\udee1 pic.twitter.com\/WOYUm1twk7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 26, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n
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