NBA Christmas Day Preview: Ranking The Matchups

Dec 25, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (left) reacts as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (right) looks on in the first half of a NBA basketball game on Christmas at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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4. Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 PM ET)

Matchup To Watch: Chris Paul vs D’Angelo Russell

The latest game on the slate is the annual matchup between the crosstown “rivals” in Los Angeles.

Now maybe if the Lakers hadn’t fallen off a cliff in recent games, this could be a more interesting matchup. This game drew its appeal last year because Kobe Bryant was to play in his final Christmas Day game.

This time around, NBA fans were hoping for a legitimate contest between one of the best teams in the league and one of the best teams in league history that were on the rise once again.

Seems like we might have to wait another year to see that happen. But, because it’s LA and there is somewhat of a “rivalry” between the teams, it should be somewhat enjoyable.

At least we can all watch another intriguing point guard matchup, this time between the veteran Chris Paul and the sophomore D’Angelo Russell.

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