Lakers-Clippers to headline NBA Christmas Day schedule - reports

Image: LeBron James takes on Montrezl Harrell in a Lakers-Clippers clash

The inner-city rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will headline the NBA's five-game Christmas Day schedule, according to reports.

In addition to the battle of Los Angeles, the Golden State Warriors will host the new-look Houston Rockets at the new Chase Arena, ESPN reports. The Warriors have eliminated the Rockets in the playoffs the last two seasons.

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Two Eastern Conference favourites - the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers - will play in Philadelphia. The defending champions, the Toronto Raptors, will host the Boston Celtics.

Image: Zion Williamson flexes during his Summer League debut for the New Orleans Pelicans

No 1 overall pick Zion Williamson will makes his Christmas debut as the New Orleans Pelicans will play the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.

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If LeBron James plays in the Lakers' game, it will be his 14th Christmas Day game, which would be second most all-time behind Kobe Bryant.

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