What a Christmas it was for the NBA. The New York Knicks overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to steal a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The San Antonio Spurs took their third victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in two weeks and are now responsible for 60% of the defending champion's losses thus far this season.

Contenders like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks have advanced to the knockout round of the 2025 NBA Cup.

At this point, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made actual game breakdowns a bit mundane. Either they blow out teams or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turns into a scoring machine in high-pressure moments. The reigning NBA champions are on track for one of the greatest seasons ever — once again.

Richard Jefferson told SBJ that while “The Richard Show” clips have been edited down to around 10 minutes, subjects typically sit for 30 or 35 minutes, so there is the ability to add length for a longer TV-type program.