The 2016 NBA Christmas Day game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors remains a holiday classic. Months after Cleveland’s historic 2016 Finals win, the teams faced off again, delivering an intense thriller. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led a dramatic Cavaliers comeback, with Irving’s clutch fadeaway sealing a 109-108 victory. Kevin Durant starred for Golden State in his first matchup against Cleveland as a Warrior, scoring 36 points. While the Warriors fell short that day, they later dominated the 2017 Finals.
