TV viewership for NBA Christmas games up 84% from last year

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The NBA's television ratings have been a source of consternation this season, but the league cooked up some Christmas magic on Wednesday.

The NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate earned its best ratings in five years at an average of 5.25 million viewers, which represented an 84 percent jump from last season.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 115-113 in an