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
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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Dec 8, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago defeated San Antonio 95-91. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago defeated San Antonio 95-91. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

3. Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs (5:00 PM ET)

Matchup To Watch: Jimmy Butler vs Kawhi Leonard

This otherwise mediocre matchup is helped by the potentially epic Christmas Day contest between Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard.

Most would argue that Leonard asserted himself as a superstar in the NBA last season. Butler has more than likely joined that elite tier this season.

For nothing more than the matchup of these two perimeter stars, this game should be very entertaining.

Having other big and notable names like Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo and LaMarcus Aldridge should only improve the appeal of this game.

Any NBA fan who loves marquee player matchups can’t go wrong by picking this Chicago-San Antonio game.