![The Rockets' James Harden was among the star players to emerge on Christmas Day. - [ESPN / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/27/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-rockets-james-harden-was-among-the-star-players-to-emerge-on-christmas-day-image-via-espnyoutube-screencap_2170957.jpg "The Rockets' James Harden was among the star players to emerge on Christmas Day. - [ESPN / YouTube screencap]")
On December 25, the NBA presented a group of five Christmas Day matchups for fans to enjoy. Among the winning teams were the Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers. Below is a look at five stars who stepped it up to help their teams get victories.
James Harden - Houston Rockets
Houston was rocking, as James Harden scored 41 points in a Rockets' win. He also had seven assists and six rebounds in the victory.
7-straight 30+ point games for James Harden pic.twitter.com/eLUw0xUqGg
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) December 25, 2018
Kyrie Irving - Boston Celtics
Christmas Day brought a present for NBA fans in the form of an overtime game between the Sixers and Celtics, in Boston. All-Star guard Kyrie Irving scored 40 points to go with 10 rebounds and helped the Celtics grab the victory.
WHAT A GAME!@KyrieIrving records his first career game with 40 points and 10 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/FI0tgwO92Q
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 26, 2018
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
The Greek Freak also had his Christmas Day fun. Giannis scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the Bucks' win at MSG.
.@Giannis_An34 delivered some history on Christmas. pic.twitter.com/Biy2tRjOiV
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 25, 2018
