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Crafting the Ultimate NBA Christmas Day Starting 5 From C to PG

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Point Guard: Damian Lillard @ New York Knicks
In an era of few true point guards, given how the offense is run in today's game, this was a tough call. That said, Damian Lillard is having another off-the-charts campaign. In a seamless transition from Portland to Milwaukee, Dame is 10th in total points and just outside the top ten in assists, with seven per game. As usual, his shooting is stellar, nailing over 92% of free throws for the third-best mark in the league while hitting 3.3 triples a night. He's ninth in win shares with 3.6 and has been integral to getting the Bucks tied for the most NBA victories this year with 21. Give that man some stocking stuffers! Honorable Mention: Tyrese Maxey @ Miami Heat on Christmas Day
Christmas Day Starting 5
While positions meld together in this era of the NBA, we pick one player from each team playing on Christmas Day for our ultimate holiday lineup. From center to point guard, we give a starting nod while also naming one honorable mention, or backup, if you will. Happy Holidays, and enjoy the top-notch NBA slate on Monday.
Center: Nikola Jokic vs. Golden State Warriors
The center spot this year might have been the toughest call between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. Jokic, hosting Golden State on Christmas Day, gets the edge thanks to his NBA-leading 5.7 win shares. He's also second in RPG with 12.4 and fifth in total points. Jokic has only missed one game this season, and in an era where assists are way down, give me a big man averaging over nine a game anytime. Srećan Božić, Joker, and give that man some sarma! Honorable Mention: Joel Embiid @ Miami Heat on Christmas Day
Power Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo @ New York Knicks
We go from the toughest call to the easiest for our starting five. Giannis Antetokounmpo might be not only the most dominant power forward in the game but also the most dominant player, "Toblerone" bar none. Giannis is third in PPG (30.9), sixth in RPG (11.0), and fourth in win shares (4.4). The "Greek Freak" will also show the Knicks he is still one of the best defensive players in the game on Monday. Give that man some freshly baked melomakarona and wish him a Kalá Christoúgenna! Honorable Mention: Anthony Davis vs. Boston Celtics on Christmas Day
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Small Forward: Kevin Durant vs. Dallas Mavericks
As polarizing as Kevin Durant is, you have to give it to the veteran small forward having a turn-back-the-clock type of season. KD's 31 points per game is third-best in the league and his top number since 2013-14. He's doing this with fantastic shooting percentages across the board, hitting nearly 52% from the field, 47% from deep, and 87% from the line. The Suns have struggled with injuries, but Durant has more than done his part through the first quarter mark of the season. He will look to keep it going against the Mavs on Monday. Give that man a turkey leg! Honorable Mention: Jayson Tatum @ LA Lakers on Christmas Day.
Shooting Guard: Luka Doncic @ Phoenix Suns
Is this finally the year Luka Doncic gets his MVP? The Slovenian superstar is certainly playing like it as he heads into the desert on Christmas Day. Luka will miss just his second game of the year on Friday night, presumably since the Mavs are on a back-to-back, and while gearing up to play on Monday. His ability to stay in the lineup has him second in the NBA in total points while averaging 32.7 per game. Doncic is also fourth in assists, averaging 9.1, and his 3.8 win shares is good enough for eighth in the NBA. While he mostly plays the one, these days, Luka will start at the two for our team. Vesel Božič, Luka, and give that man a tasty slice of potica! Honorable Mention: Steph Curry @ Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day
Point Guard: Damian Lillard @ New York Knicks
In an era of few true point guards, given how the offense is run in today's game, this was a tough call. That said, Damian Lillard is having another off-the-charts campaign. In a seamless transition from Portland to Milwaukee, Dame is 10th in total points and just outside the top ten in assists, with seven per game. As usual, his shooting is stellar, nailing over 92% of free throws for the third-best mark in the league while hitting 3.3 triples a night. He's ninth in win shares with 3.6 and has been integral to getting the Bucks tied for the most NBA victories this year with 21. Give that man some stocking stuffers! Honorable Mention: Tyrese Maxey @ Miami Heat on Christmas Day
Christmas Day Starting 5
While positions meld together in this era of the NBA, we pick one player from each team playing on Christmas Day for our ultimate holiday lineup. From center to point guard, we give a starting nod while also naming one honorable mention, or backup, if you will. Happy Holidays, and enjoy the top-notch NBA slate on Monday.

Crafting the Ultimate NBA Christmas Day Starting 5 From C to PG

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