![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
Rudy Gobert - Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz also got a nice Christmas gift from their center Rudy Gobert. He recorded a double-double of 18 points and 14 rebounds. However, he also recorded a game-high seven blocks as the Jazz defeated the Blazers, 117-96.
Rudy Gobert is throwing it DOWN tonight! 🤯
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 26, 2018
(via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/us6Sv5SVUI
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
On Tuesday, Lakers fans got a scare when LeBron didn't return to the game after a third quarter injury. The good news seems to be that LeBron isn't seriously hurt, but the bad news is he could miss a game or two. Still, LeBron recorded 17 points and 13 rebounds to go with five assists before his exit. His team held it down after he left and picked up the win over the Warriors.
LeBron James (17p/13r/5a) walks out with a @Lakers #NBAXmas W! #LakeShow#NBAPostgame pic.twitter.com/ZKjxFLTKAj
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2018
