Since their first appearance in 1961, the Lakers have played on Christmas 50 times. That number is second-highest among all NBA teams, behind only the New York Knicks. The Lakers' 24 wins is tied with the Knicks for most all-time and they've generally played better than New York on yuletide, losing only 26 contests to the Knicks' 32 losses.

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 12:56 p.m. in Los Angeles County. Christmas Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Two of the game’s greatest competitors put on yet another instant classic. The fourth matchup of the NBA’s annual Christmas Day slate featured the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.