Around the NBA: Jokic’s Record Night, Lakers Exposed, Thunder Warning Signs
![Christmas Day belonged to Jokic, but the ripple effects are being felt across the NBA. [photo credit: Denver Nuggets Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-27-at-22-18-42-Instagram-400x200.png)
Nikola Jokic delivered a historic Christmas Day performance while early-season trends exposed cracks for contenders and highlighted teams thriving on extra possessions.