The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks will try to repeat (and maybe top) an epic game from last season on Christmas night, ESPN reported Tuesday.
The Lakers and the Mavericks are part of the reported slate of Christmas games, many of which will air on ESPN, with the Clippers traveling to Denver for a rematch with the Nuggets.
New Orleans will play at Miami, followed by Golden State at Milwaukee and Brooklyn and Boston before the Lakers take the court at Staples Center at 7 p.m.
The Clippers and Nuggets, participants in last year's Western Conference semifinal shocker, will close the night at 9:30.
Celtics' Walker out until January
Celtics point guard Kemba Walker will be sidelined until at least the first week of January after receiving a stem cell injection in his left knee.
• Washington coach Scott Brooks said the Wizards already have seen one player test positive for coronavirus, and Orlando coach Steve Clifford said Magic center Mo Bamba — who tested positive several months ago — is still "a ways away" from being ready to play again Tuesday, which is the first day NBA players were able to begin organized workouts.
• Golden State GM Bob Myers said two Warriors have tested positive, meaning that club won't start full-scale practice until at least Monday, six days before its preseason opener.
