The Best NBA Christmas Games, Ranked

• Year: 2012
• Stats: 29 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists
• Score: 96-80 Heat

Christmas of 2012 featured LeBron James and the Miami Heat facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was a highly anticipated matchup between two elite teams and a rematch of the 2012 NBA Finals.

LeBron James had a fantastic performance in that game, leading the Miami Heat to a 103-97 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He scored 29 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists, showcasing his all-around skills and helping his team secure the win. This victory was part of the Heat's successful 2012-2013 season, which culminated in them winning the NBA championship.

• Year: 1962
• Stats: 39 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists
• Score: 141-127 Lakers

Oscar Robertson's Christmas Day performance in 1962 is one of the most iconic moments in NBA history. On December 25, 1962, playing for the Cincinnati Royals, Robertson had an extraordinary game against the New York Knicks.

In that game, he recorded a historic triple-double, which was a remarkable feat in the era when the NBA didn't track triple-doubles as an official statistic. He finished the game with 39 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists.

• Year: 1992
• Stats: 42 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists
• Score: 89-77 Bulls

On Christmas Day in 1992, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls faced the New York Knicks in a highly anticipated matchup. The game took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and the Bulls won the game by a final score of 89-77.

Jordan was electric, scoring 42 points in the game, showcasing his scoring prowess. It was a significant moment in the 1992-1993 NBA season and added to the lore of Michael Jordan's career.

• Year: 1966
• Stats: 50 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
• Score: 124-112 Warriors

Hall of Fame guard Rick Barry had one of his most notable games on Christmas Day in 1966, scoring 50 points for the San Francisco Warriors against the Cincinnati Royals, showcasing his scoring ability. This was a remarkable individual performance, and it remains one of the most memorable Christmas Day performances in NBA history.

• Year: 2004
• Stats: 42 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists
• Score: 104-102 Heat

Kobe Bryant's Christmas Day performance in 2006 was a memorable one. On December 25, 2006, Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Miami Heat, featuring superstar players Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade.

In this game, Kobe put on an incredible show, scoring 40 points. This performance was a testament to his scoring ability and propensity to shine on the big stage. It was one of several iconic Christmas Day games in Kobe's career, and it added to his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

• Year: 1961
• Stats: 59 points, 36 rebounds
• Score: 136-135 Knicks

Wilt Chamberlain's Christmas Day performance in 1961 is one of the most iconic games in NBA history. On December 25, 1961, Chamberlain, who was playing for the Philadelphia Warriors at the time, faced off against the New York Knicks.

In that game, he scored a record-breaking 59 points, which was a Christmas Day record that stood for many years. He also grabbed 36 rebounds during the game. This remarkable performance was a testament to Chamberlain's dominance in the NBA, particularly his scoring and rebounding abilities.

• Year: 1984
• Stats: 60 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
• Score: 120-114 Nets

On Christmas Day in 1984, Bernard King had a memorable performance while playing for the New York Knicks, who faced off against the Detroit Pistons in a game held at Madison Square Garden.

Bernard King had a remarkable scoring display, putting up 60 points in the game, which is still the highest-scoring individual performances in NBA history. King's 60-point game on Christmas Day 1984 is often considered one of the greatest single-game scoring performances in the history of the NBA.