The Golden State Warriors are scheduled to face the LA Clippers on Friday, Dec. 27. Stephen Curry and Gary Payton II are both ruled out of the contest. Payton is dealing with a mild calf strain, while Curry will be out due to managing his knee tendinitis.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry share the national spotlight as the Los Angeles Lakers play the Golden State Warriors on Christmas. Before the game, the Lakers superstar pulled off a playful prank on his longtime Warriors rival. James snuck up on Curry while the Golden State guard was warming up and hilariously pretended to block his shot.

One ESPN analyst feels that the decade-long rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry is lacking something that great rivalries in the past had.

The NBA's shift toward three-point dominance has sparked debate among its biggest stars, with LeBron James voicing concerns and Stephen Curry defending the playstyle that revolutionized the game.