The Christmas NBA marathon already in the first episode brought great basketball and celebration in the famous "Madison Square Garden" - New York defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (129:122) in the first of five matches of the day.
The Knicks thus celebrated against their rivals from Wisconsin after three defeats this season.
The festive atmosphere had a special effect on Jalen Branson, who scored 38 points and had four rebounds and six assists.
Julius Randle added 24 points and nine rebounds, and RJ Barrett added 21...
The Bucks, on the other hand, were not helped by the great evening of the first stars - Janis Adetokumbo scored 32 points, had 13 rebounds and six assists, and Damian Lillard had the same number of points and eight assists.
The traditional special on Christmas continued with the match between Denver and Golden State, and after the duel in the "Ball Arena" there will be a classic between the Lakers and Boston, then the duel between Miami - Philadelphia and Phoenix - Dallas.
Results
New York - Milwaukee 129:122
20.30:XNUMX Denver - Golden State
23.00 LA Lakers - Boston
02.00h Miami - Philadelphia
04.30 Phoenix - Dallas
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