Pelicans vs. Rockets

If one big victory still did not prove anything, then they would follow it up with two more.

Over the rest of the week, the Pelicans blew out the Suns and Nuggets by 30+ points in consecutive games.

After their 25-game winning streak was snapped, they put together another three-game winning streak.

Although none of their three opponents had been especially strong, such decisive wins still reflected the Pelicans' current form and fighting spirit.

Nearly two months into the season, the Pelicans had finally found their rhythm on the offensive end. Their offense and defense were now at their peak for the season.

After this winning streak, they reached Christmas with a 28-1 record, edging out the 26-2 Warriors to sit atop the league standings.

Before they knew it, Christmas had arrived, along with the annual Christmas Day Game.

And this year's Christmas Day Game lineup was packed with highlights.

Xiao Hua understood basketball less well than Stern did, but he had a sharper sense for the market, especially the domestic American market.

The Warriors flew to Cleveland to challenge the Cavaliers, the Pelicans played at home against the Rockets, the Thunder visited San Antonio to challenge the Spurs, the Mavericks faced the Knicks at Madison, and the Heat and Nets played a rivalry game at Barclays Center.

All five games had plenty to offer. This was undoubtedly the most exciting Christmas Day Game slate in recent years.

Tang Tian's Christmas Eve was livelier than ever this year. His parents had not left yet, and Olson's parents and her two sons were there as well.

They celebrated their first Christmas in the new estate amid a great deal of bustle and cheer.

Tang Tian gave Olson a Ferrari F12berlinetta worth 500,000 as a Christmas gift.

Olson did not ask for