Hoopsology ITL: NBA Christmas Day Games Preview 2025 | LeBron, Wemby, Jokic & More

*Recorded on December 23rd, 2025* Does the NBA own Christmas Day? — We’re breaking down every single matchup. In this episode of In the Lab on Hoopsology, Justin Goodrum, Matt Thomas, and Alan Muenzler preview the entire NBA Christmas Day slate, rank the games, and discuss the biggest storylines heading into the holiday showcase. We dive into LeBron James’ comments about playing on Christmas, the human side of NBA superstars, and whether Christmas Day games still make sense in a world where the NFL continues to expand its holiday footprint. This episode covers: Spurs vs Thunder: Wembanyama vs SGA in the marquee matchup Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Jokic vs Anthony Edwards rivalry Lakers vs Rockets: Luka, LeBron, and Houston’s rising core Cavaliers vs Knicks: Pressure mounting in the East Mavericks vs Warriors: Steph Curry, Draymond drama, and team futures We also debate: Which Christmas Day game is the must-watch Which teams are legit contenders vs fool’s gold The future of NBA Christmas games and ratings How young stars are reshaping the league 🎙️ Hoopsology Podcast delivers smart, thoughtful basketball conversations focused on NBA culture, analysis, and the stories behind the game. Proud member of the Ballislife Podcast Network. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA previews, deep dives, and basketball culture discussions. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: [email protected] NBA Christmas Day,NBA Christmas games,NBA Christmas Day 2025,LeBron James Christmas,LeBron James comments,NBA holiday games,Spurs vs Thunder,Wembanyama Spurs,OKC Thunder,Shaq Gilgeous-Alexander,Nikola Jokic,Anthony Edwards Timberwolves,Lakers vs Rockets,Houston Rockets,Luka Doncic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices