Luka Doncic Scores 50 as Mavericks Beat Suns

Luka Doncic scored 50 points during the Dallas Mavericks' victory over the Phoenix Suns, reaching the 10,000-point milestone. This made him the sixth-fastest player to reach this mark in terms of age and tied for seventh-fastest in terms of games played. Doncic's performance, including hitting eight three-pointers, led the Mavericks to victory despite the Suns' comeback efforts. In another Christmas game, the Boston Celtics secured a 126-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics had a strong start, but the Lakers managed to close the gap before Boston ultimately sealed the win. The day also saw other games, including the New York Knicks' victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and the reigning champion Denver Nuggets beating the Golden State Warriors. Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed frustration with the officiating and the game's style, criticizing the emphasis on free throws, while the Miami Heat secured a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who were without NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid.