In the final 30 seconds of a tense matchup, Andre Roberson and Russell Westbrook combined for a game-sealing defensive stand that captured the attention of Oklahoma City fans. Heading into this Christmas showdown, the Thunder had found renewed momentum under the leadership of their Big Three, climbing to fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Rockets, after dropping this contest, slipped to second in the West and suffered their first three-game losing streak of the season. Roberson’s impact on defense was as evident

The game began with the Celtics looking out of sync, while the Mavericks, despite a lackluster season record, showed determination to end Boston’s winning streak. In a pivotal final minute, Kyrie Irving took control, advancing the ball from the backcourt. With a smooth spin move, he shed his defender, then scored over Wesley Matthews before the help defense arrived—giving the Celtics a four-point lead and a firm grip on victory. Irving’s overtime performance was nothing short of brilliant. He went 4-for-4, scoring 8 straight points

Draymond Green once again proved his irreplaceable value to the Golden State Warriors, finishing the night with the highest plus-minus on the floor. While others may grab headlines with flashy scoring, Green continues to influence games with grit, precision, and sheer basketball IQ. In the Warriors’ 110–100 home win over the Orlando Magic, Green delivered his most efficient performance of the season—scoring 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, along with 4 rebounds and 5 assists. He didn’t force the action early, instead opting to set up