Four major NBA themes enter the spotlight after Christmas Day
Briefly

For the first time since James' rookie season in 2003-04, his team is worse while he's on the court than when he's not. This is a surprising trend, especially given LeBron's storied career as a dominant player. Despite being a 22-year veteran and the all-time leading scorer, the Lakers' performance shows some concerning patterns that may impact their playoff aspirations moving forward.
The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder are proving to be the strong teams we anticipated, but the emergence of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets has shifted expectations. Both have become significant contenders in this early season, aiming not just to make the playoffs but to challenge for the championship as they gain confidence and momentum.
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